used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Pulp of this wood is used for the manufacture of the ordinary postal cards.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pulp of this wood is used for the manufacture of the ordinary postal cards.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The yellow wood gives the name, yellow poplar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading Pulp of this wood is used for the manufacture of the ordinary postal cards.
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 Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The yellow wood gives the name, yellow poplar.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
not any; not one
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Pulp of this wood is used for the manufacture of the ordinary postal cards.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
postaladjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstəl/
of or relating to the system for delivering mail
From this reading Pulp of this wood is used for the manufacture of the ordinary postal cards.
PulpnounUS /pʌlp/
any soft or soggy mass
From this reading Pulp of this wood is used for the manufacture of the ordinary postal cards.
express in words
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
unusual or striking
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
squared-leaf
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From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
the upper part of anything
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
tulipnounUS /ˈtuːləp/
any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Pulp of this wood is used for the manufacture of the ordinary postal cards.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
at the time that
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A few will say: “There must be a tulip tree near by,” and look up to find the singular squared-leaf blades that belong to no other tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is a whole tree top fluttering with them, and this tremulous motion explains why the tree is often called the tulip poplar.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Many people see the gay petals of the tulip tree flowers when they fall on the sidewalk, and some wonder what these bits of colour are.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The yellow wood gives the name, yellow poplar.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The yellow wood gives the name, yellow poplar.
