used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOST AT SEA.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had learned a good deal by his experiments of the past year.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He had learned a good deal by his experiments of the past year.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading He had learned a good deal by his experiments of the past year.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had learned a good deal by his experiments of the past year.
green-house
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From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
Hal
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From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had learned a good deal by his experiments of the past year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had learned a good deal by his experiments of the past year.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST AT SEA.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
overworkverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk/
use too much
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had learned a good deal by his experiments of the past year.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LOST AT SEA.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
a special situation
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had been careful not to overwork; since he was improving, and took every thing moderately.
tuberoses
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From this reading Hal enlarged his green-house arrangements, and had a fine stock of tuberoses.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The autumn was unusually warm and pleasant, without any frost to injure the flowers until the middle of October.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He had learned a good deal by his experiments of the past year.
