used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
in addition
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So much by way of identification.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
costingnounUS /ˈkɔːstɪŋ/
cost accounting
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
being one more than seven
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
eyrienounUS /ˈeri/
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
set up or found
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
hemispheres
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From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading So much by way of identification.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much by way of identification.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So much by way of identification.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
the local environment
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
a strong line
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
get by special effort
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much by way of identification.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bird is common to the northern parts of both hemispheres, and places its eyrie on high, precipitous rocks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So much by way of identification.
at the time that
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A squad of Revolutionary soldiers also found a nest along this river, and had an adventure with the bird that came near costing one of their number his life.
a late time of life
From this reading A pair built on an inaccessible shelf of rock along the Hudson for eight successive years.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His comrades let him down by a rope to secure the eggs or young, when he was attacked by the female eagle with such fury that he was obliged to defend himself with his knife.
