Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

have

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

for the reason that

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

serving as an essential component

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

for the most part

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

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From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

set up or found

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

(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 In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

not accessible to view

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

of great significance or value

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

not any; not one

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

the local environment

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

be standing; be upright

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

successive (without a break)

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

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 In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

being of use or service

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

precisely as stated

From this reading In big trees, such as the oak and beech, the stems are very important, and the chief stem or ~trunk~ becomes very thick as it gets old.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading As we have found already (Chapter VI.), the leaves are the active parts of the plant and do the food-building, so that the stem is chiefly useful as a support, which keeps them in a good position as regards the light and air.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.

at the time that

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading STEMS Examine the stem of a sunflower; it is tall and straight and grows upright in the air, bearing leaves which stand out from it.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In general, we do not see much of the stem because it is largely hidden by the covering of leaves, so that if you want to study stems you should go to the woods in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees, and you can see the form of the branches themselves.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In a young holly, and many other plants, we find growing out from the central stem smaller side branches which bear the leaves.