1895
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From this reading This happened in January 1895, in Corrie Vullin, Strathconan.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
in addition
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
blackcocknoun
male black grouse
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
clawnounUS /klɔː/
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
corrienounUS /ˈkɔːri/
a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
at any time
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
falconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
falconersnounUS /ˈfælkənərz/
plural of “falconer” — a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
set up or found
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This happened in January 1895, in Corrie Vullin, Strathconan.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This happened in January 1895, in Corrie Vullin, Strathconan.”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
not any; not one
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
something you have to do
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
and nothing more
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
peregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This amazing feat in aerial gymnastics is no doubt also performed on rare occasions by the peregrine.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
unusual or striking
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
cut with a saw
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
Strathconan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This happened in January 1895, in Corrie Vullin, Strathconan.”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This is the only time I ever saw an eagle kill a bird in the air, but it was a grand sight.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
precisely as stated
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
Vullin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This happened in January 1895, in Corrie Vullin, Strathconan.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Perhaps the narrowness of the corrie might be the reason for him taking the bird in the way he did--I went to the place and found the head of the blackcock; there was about three inches of skin hanging to the head, a tear like what would be done with the claw.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
a late time of life
From this reading One of the most experienced of living falconers wrote to me as follows: “I have seen a very celebrated falcon which I owned for years bring off a remarkable trick several times.
