used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Just about everything," the old man wisely replied.
acquainting
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From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
Andrea
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From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
blindfoldedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndfoʊldɪd/
wearing a blindfold
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
ChiconounUS /ˈtʃiːkoʊ/
United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961)
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
close-fittingadjective
fitting closely but comfortably
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What has a basket to do with teaching a pigeon?"
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Just about everything," the old man wisely replied.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has a basket to do with teaching a pigeon?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
homingadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmɪŋ/
orienting or directing homeward or to a destination
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
it's
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From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
and nothing more
From this reading "Just about everything," the old man wisely replied.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
engage in
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Just about everything," the old man wisely replied.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
not any; not one
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Just about everything," the old man wisely replied.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading "What has a basket to do with teaching a pigeon?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Just about everything," the old man wisely replied.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading "What has a basket to do with teaching a pigeon?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
TRAININGnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has a basket to do with teaching a pigeon?"
at the time that
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "By carrying the bird in a dark basket to the place from which he is to make his flight, he will have no way of acquainting himself with the direction in which he traveled, and, when released, must depend entirely upon his homing instinct."
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading "Just about everything," the old man wisely replied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRAINING As a first step he had secured a wicker basket with a close-fitting cover which roused the liveliest curiosity and caused Andrea to ask, doubtfully:
won't
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From this reading "Chico won't like being shut up in a dark prison," interrupted Maria, stretching up to caress the glossy neck; "it's like being blindfolded."
