152
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From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
153
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From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
154
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From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
ADMIREverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
equally
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
anyone's
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From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
Avesnoun
(ornithology) the class of birds
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
for the reason that
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
cawverbUS /kɔː/
utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
cornfieldsnounUS /ˈkɔːrnˈfiːldz/
plural of “cornfield” — a field planted with corn
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
a social unit living together
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
flapsnounUS /flæps/
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
grubsnounUS /ɡrʌbz/
plural of “grub” — informal terms for a meal
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
larvaenounUS /ˈlɑːrvi/
plural of “larva” — the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
not any; not one
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
ploughnounUS /plaʊ/
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
RASCALSnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
ripens
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From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
robber's
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From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
roguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
songless
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From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
the season of growth
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both are mischievous rascals, extraordinarily clever, with the most highly developed brains that any of our birds possess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
in or at that place or location
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
thrushesnounUS /ˈθrʌʃəz/
plural of “thrush” — candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
precisely as stated
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
in or at the place that
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
which person or people
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Some men of science believe that, because of their brain power, they rightly belong at the head of the bird class where the thrushes now stand; but who wishes to see a family of songless rogues awarded the highest honours of the class _Aves?_ No bird is so well known to "every child," so admired by artists, so hated by farmers, as the crow, who flaps his leisurely way above the cornfields with a _caw_ for friend and foe alike, not caring the least for anyone's opinion of him, good or bad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RASCALS WE MUST ADMIRE American Crow Blue Jay Canada Jay {152} {153} AMERICAN CROW Two close relatives there are which, like the poor, are always with us--the crow and the blue jay.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Perhaps he knows his own true worth better than the average farmer, who has persecuted him with bounty laws, shotgun, and poison for generations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The crow keeps no account of the immense numbers of grubs and larvae he picks up as he walks after the plough every spring, nor does the farmer, who nevertheless counts the corn stolen as fast as it is planted, and as fast as it ripens, {154} you may be very sure, and puts a price on the robber's head.
