Chapter VII · Littoral Land Birds

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

anew

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

of short duration or distance

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

held up by braces or buttresses

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

a European corvine bird of small or medium size with red legs and glossy black plumage

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

suitable to your needs

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

carefully weighed

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

divisible by two

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

set up or found

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

past form of “hood” — cover with a hood

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

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From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

and nothing more

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

and nothing more

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

the branch of zoology that studies birds

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

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From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

by chance

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

without much difficulty

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

only a very short time before

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

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From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

the environmental condition

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

precisely as stated

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

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From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

to a great degree

From this reading Be the shore low sand or marshy slob-land, buttressed by precipitous cliffs, or fringed with rocky beaches and open downs, certain land birds form decided features in the scene, some of them very widely and very generally dispersed.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Many of these birds are, perhaps, most closely associated with inland districts, but others are just as essentially marine.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _Littoral Land Birds—White-tailed Eagle—Peregrine Falcon—Raven—Jackdaw—Hooded Crow—Chough—Rock Pipit—Martins—Rock Dove—Stock Dove—Heron—Various other species._ Our survey of marine ornithology can scarcely be considered complete without a brief allusion to the various land birds that reside upon the coast.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In some cases these species show us how very readily birds can adapt themselves to their surroundings, or reconcile themselves to circumstances, finding as congenial a home on the seaboard as in the woods or fields, or even cities of the interior.

but in spite of that

From this reading Some of these species constantly reside by the sea, others are but found there during the bright summer days, whilst others yet again appear during autumn and winter only.