used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
cannot
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From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
set up or found
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who has seen the partridge drum?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
oak-logs
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From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading Who has seen the partridge drum?
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
resinousadjective
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/
characterized by resonance
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Who has seen the partridge drum?
selectsverbUS /səˈlekts/
third-person singular of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
the season of growth
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
not in physical motion
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
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 Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
accept gladly
From this reading His drum is one of the most welcome and beautiful sounds of spring.
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If a log to his taste cannot be found, he sets up his altar on a rock, which becomes resonant beneath his fervent blows.
which person or people
From this reading Who has seen the partridge drum?
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He selects, not, as you would predict, a dry and resinous log, but a decayed and crumbling one, seeming to give the preference to old oak-logs that are partly blended with the soil.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Scarcely have the trees expanded their buds, when, in the still April mornings, or toward nightfall, you hear the hum of his devoted wings.
