AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
greenhousenounUS /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/
a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
greenhousesnounUS /ˈɡriːnhaʊsɪz/
plural of “greenhouse” — a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
head-gardener
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From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
HEAD-GARDENER'S
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From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
Karlovitch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
landownernounUS /ˈlændoʊnər/
a holder or proprietor of land
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
Mihail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
NnounUS /en/
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
purchasersnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsərz/
plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
snounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
SALEnounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
superintended
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From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
timber-merchant
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From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY A SALE of flowers was taking place in Count N.’s greenhouses.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It is extremely pleasant to sit in a garden on a still April morning, listening to the birds, and watching the flowers brought out into the open air and basking in the sunshine.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a venerable old man with a full shaven face, wearing a fur waistcoat and no coat, superintended the packing of the plants himself, but at the same time he listened to our conversation in the hope of hearing something new.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading While the workmen were carrying out our magnificent purchases and packing them into the carts, we sat at the entry of the greenhouse and chatted about one thing and another.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The purchasers were few in number--a landowner who was a neighbor of mine, a young timber-merchant, and myself.
