used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
CROWverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
dapperadjectiveUS /ˈdæpər/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
take in solid food
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
a boy or man
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
set up or found
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
fuzznounUS /fʌz/
filamentous hairlike growth on a plant
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
glossiest
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From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
immigrantnounUS /ˈɪməɡrənt/
a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
JIM
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From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
Lesley
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From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
LighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
engage in
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
not any; not one
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
required or under orders
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children thought so, of course, and were never tired of watching his quaint actions and laughing at his solemn manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading The Inspector had cared for him until he was now a fine fellow with the glossiest of black feathers, and as he appeared to be of a good disposition and of winning ways there was no reason why he should not make an admirable pet.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading HONEST JIM CROW Jim Crow, the black, the glossy, the dapper, the wise, the solemn, was not a native of the Lighthouse island, which indeed was too barren a spot for birds fond of good things to eat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading As soon as Jim Crow grew wonted to his new home, he began to choose his friends and seemed to love Lesley most of all.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He was not a native, but an immigrant, for the Lighthouse Inspector had brought him to Lesley on one of his visits, saying that he had been found in the woods on the mainland--just a little bunch of fuzz with short dark feathers sticking out here and there--and that it was supposed that he had fallen out of the nest and been deserted by his parents.
