afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
fire-weeds
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From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
hoeingverbUS /ˈhoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoe” — dig with a hoe
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now planting time.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now planting time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading It was now planting time.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
REDEMPTIONnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading REDEMPTION YEAR.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
sowingverbUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
sproutsnounUS /spraʊts/
plural of “sprout” — any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
stumpsnounUS /stʌmps/
plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was now planting time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now planting time.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
WhitmannounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The weather proved very dry and so favorable for farm work that the planting and sowing were finished much earlier than usual.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading REDEMPTION YEAR.
a late time of life
From this reading James, this year, planted his patch with corn, as he had planted it with potatoes two years, and the boys planted potatoes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading “Now, boys,” said Mr. Whitman, “if you handle yourselves, you can burn your lot over and plant corn before hoeing comes on: and, after harvest, you can knock the sprouts from the stumps and kill the fire-weeds.”
