used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHINA China is known as the Flowery Kingdom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
BeesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
give encouragement to
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading CHINA China is known as the Flowery Kingdom.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
every person
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
flower-garden
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From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
flower-like
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From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
FloweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading CHINA China is known as the Flowery Kingdom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
inebriatingverbUS /ˌɪˈnebrieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “inebriate” — fill with sublime emotion
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
inwardsadverb
to or toward the inside of
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHINA China is known as the Flowery Kingdom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading CHINA China is known as the Flowery Kingdom.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading CHINA China is known as the Flowery Kingdom.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
go away from a place
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
and nothing more
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
outwardsadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdz/
toward the outside
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
Pekoenoun
a superior grade of black tea; grown in India and Sri Lanka and Java
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
PorcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
confined on all sides
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHINA China is known as the Flowery Kingdom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Everyone agrees that China should have an Open Door, but the Busy Bee Nations want a Door that opens only inwards, while the Flower Nation wants a door that opens only outwards.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The country of China, too, may be likened to a Flower; her treasure is the envy of the world, and flower-like she must remain rooted to the ground while the Busy Bees from other lands relieve her of everything she possesses.
which person or people
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The only Flower that succeeds in climbing the high wall is the little flower of Pekoe and her sisters who leave their Porcelain Paradise to cheer without inebriating the dull people of the outside world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is the most exclusive flower-garden in the world, and is surrounded by a high wall.
