used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
in addition
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The inner bark of the tree has always been valuable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading The inner bark of the tree has always been valuable.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
bastnounUS /bæst/
strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The inner bark of the tree has always been valuable.
exhale hard
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
deadenedadjective
devoid of physical sensation; numb
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
dried-looking
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From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
gardenersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inner bark of the tree has always been valuable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
located inward
From this reading The inner bark of the tree has always been valuable.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
LimenounUS /laɪm/
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is from this bass or string that the tree gets its name, which is not really Lime, but Line or Linden, and is so called in other countries.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
a lightweight cord
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This inner bark is called “bass” or “bast,” and is chiefly made in Russia and Sweden.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
the act of using
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The inner bark of the tree has always been valuable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
at the time that
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From it are made those mats of light brown grass which gardeners use to protect their delicate plants during winter; and these tails of dried-looking grass with which they tie bunches of flowers instead of using string, are also made from the Lime tree bark.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading We read that in old days the soldiers’ shields were made of Lime tree wood, as the blow of a weapon was deadened when striking it.
