used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
ALFREDnounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
for the reason that
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
bloodiestadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdiəst/
superlative of “bloody” — having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading One season there was a prolonged drought and the leaves of the trees fell prematurely.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "That's due to the drought," said the experts.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading "That's due to the drought," said the experts.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading One season there was a prolonged drought and the leaves of the trees fell prematurely.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading One season there was a prolonged drought and the leaves of the trees fell prematurely.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
on one occasion
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading One season there was a prolonged drought and the leaves of the trees fell prematurely.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading One season there was a prolonged drought and the leaves of the trees fell prematurely.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's due to the drought," said the experts.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading One season there was a prolonged drought and the leaves of the trees fell prematurely.
get rid of
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
SIMPSONnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
That's
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From this reading "That's due to the drought," said the experts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading One has the fight of the gardener against natural conditions, his fight against the enemies of his plants, and the fight of the plants among themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's due to the drought," said the experts.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading One season there was a prolonged drought and the leaves of the trees fell prematurely.
precisely as stated
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE STRUGGLE: AND THE STORY OF "ALFRED SIMPSON" The garden is peaceful, and this is the more extraordinary because it is really the perpetual scene of the bloodiest warfare, and this warfare is the more acute in a London garden because in London there are more enemies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One season there was a prolonged drought and the leaves of the trees fell prematurely.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The following year the season was very wet, and once more my trees shed their leaves before the time.
