used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Miss King found all this very charming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
Ballymoy
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From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
bramblesnounUS /ˈbræmbəlz/
plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in spite of his exertions the place is in a condition of disorder.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Miss King found all this very charming.
a state at a particular time
From this reading But in spite of his exertions the place is in a condition of disorder.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading But in spite of his exertions the place is in a condition of disorder.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading But in spite of his exertions the place is in a condition of disorder.
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
set up or found
From this reading Miss King found all this very charming.
gardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
growthsnounUS /ɡroʊθs/
plural of “growth” — (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in spite of his exertions the place is in a condition of disorder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Miss King found all this very charming.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss King found all this very charming.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But in spite of his exertions the place is in a condition of disorder.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
except for; apart from
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
Simpkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But in spite of his exertions the place is in a condition of disorder.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss King found all this very charming.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
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 There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss King found all this very charming.
in or at the place that
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There is long grass where there ought to be trim lawns; wild growths of brambles in nooks originally dedicated to rose gardening; and a general air of exuberance about the trees and shrubs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Two men are employed to keep the grounds tidy, and Mr. Simpkins does his best to see that the work is done.
a late time of life
From this reading Ballymoy House, save for the occasional presence of a fishing tenant, has been unoccupied for years.
