Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

(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 This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

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

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

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

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

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

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

the act of making something completely wet

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

start firing a weapon

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

brought together in one place

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

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

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

the literary culture

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

not any; not one

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

on one occasion

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

the season of growth

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

express in words

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

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

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

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

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

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

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

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

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

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

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

at the time that

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

during the time that

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

a Caucasian

From this reading These tall bushes of purple and white lilacs were veritable music boxes, for almost every one held a Catbird's nest.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading This time there was no fire on the hearth; through the open window floated bits of bird-song and the fragrance of the lilacs--for there were lilac bushes all about Orchard Farm, close to the house, by the gate posts, and in a long hedge that ran down one side of the garden to the orchard itself.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE BIRD STORIES When the day came for beginning the bird stories, warm spring showers were drenching the orchard, so that apple blossoms and raindrops fell to the ground together when the children gathered in the wonder room once more.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I wish he would begin with that lovely fat bird, with all the red and green and blue feathers," said Dodo, pointing to a Wood Duck.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What bird do you think Uncle Roy will tell us about first?" said Nat to Rap, as they walked about the room, looking at the birds in the cases, while the Doctor was reading letters which Olive had brought in.