used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
(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 Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
have
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Hullo, boys, hullo!
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
something acquired without compensation
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
GiftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
HatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading Hullo, boys, hullo!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
low-bending
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From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
POMONA
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From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
POMONA'S
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From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
possessing material wealth
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
cut with a saw
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
be standing; be upright
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
in a swift manner
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
Threescorenoun
a set with 3 times 20 members
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
the upper part of anything
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Carrying a curved knife in her right hand, the faithful Pomona glided swiftly up the hillside, and primed the low-bending vines of all rank shoots.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading POMONA’S BEST GIFT Here stands a good old apple tree Stand fast at root, Bear well, at top; Every little twig Bear an apple big; Every little bough Bear an apple now; Hats full, caps full; Threescore sacks full!
at the time that
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
belonging to which person
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading --_Old English Song._ POMONA In the far-off days, when the children of sunny Italy saw the hillside vineyards rich with purple grapes, and the branches of the orchards bending with the weight of luscious fruit, they clapped their hands and cried gleefully, “See Pomona’s Gifts.”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They offered grateful thanks to the wood nymph whose thoughtful care brought the precious fruit to a bountiful harvest.
