Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

(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 All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

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

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

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

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

for the reason that

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

under normal conditions

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

one or the other of two

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

(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 PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

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

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

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From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

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

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

an occurrence of something

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

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

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

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 They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

as might be expected

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

above and across; more than

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

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

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

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

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

Identical; not different.

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

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

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

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

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

precisely as stated

From this reading The principal plant is, naturally, the one which forms the hedge, and this is very commonly the hawthorn; but, growing under it, and over it, and on the banks on either side, there are many others which are generally quite self-planted and truly wild.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading PLANTS IN THEIR HOMES HEDGES AND DITCHES We do not see plants growing under quite natural conditions in the hedges and ditches, because they are put there by man in the first instance, and are continually kept in order by him.

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

From this reading All the same, the hedgerows, which are so common in England, deserve a little study.

a Caucasian

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of the bigger ones, the white clematis or Travellers’ Joy is very common in the south of England, and grows climbing all over the hedge, and often covering it with its white flowers.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading They are within the reach of every one, and there we may often find many wild plants growing sheltered by the actual hedge.