used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
any thing at all
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading But I fancy the three baskets will complete the garnering.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
for the reason that
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I fancy the three baskets will complete the garnering.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
cannot
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From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But I fancy the three baskets will complete the garnering.
dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
delusiveadjective
inappropriate to reality or facts
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
DentnounUS /dent/
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
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deterioratedverbUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪd/
past form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But I fancy the three baskets will complete the garnering.
set up or found
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
garneringverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnərɪŋ/
-ing form of “garner” — acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
From this reading But I fancy the three baskets will complete the garnering.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
Ltd
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
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feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
carry out
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But I fancy the three baskets will complete the garnering.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If that is the case, I shall hold myself free to take another look under the trees at my leisure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
which person or people
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
windfallsnounUS /ˈwɪndfɔːlz/
plural of “windfall” — fruit that has fallen from the tree
From this reading |In offering a third basket of windfalls from a modest orchard, it is hoped that the fruit will not be found to have deteriorated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I think this book belongs to you because, if it can be said to be about anything in particular--which it cannot--it is, in spite of its delusive title, about bees, and as I cannot dedicate it to them, I offer it to those who love them most.
