used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
(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 "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are still taking the Birds that Sing," said the Doctor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
Birdland
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From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
Chickadeenoun
any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course--I don't see why I said that, for I know Woodpeckers only hammer and croak," said Rap.
Creepernoun
any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
CroakverbUS /kroʊk/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "We are still taking the Birds that Sing," said the Doctor.
don't
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From this reading "Of course--I don't see why I said that, for I know Woodpeckers only hammer and croak," said Rap.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
a social unit living together
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Of course--I don't see why I said that, for I know Woodpeckers only hammer and croak," said Rap.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading "Of course--I don't see why I said that, for I know Woodpeckers only hammer and croak," said Rap.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course--I don't see why I said that, for I know Woodpeckers only hammer and croak," said Rap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
come together
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
MOCKERS
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From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
not any; not one
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
Nuthatchnoun
any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
and nothing more
From this reading "Of course--I don't see why I said that, for I know Woodpeckers only hammer and croak," said Rap.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
RapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
SAGEnounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
SCOLDERS
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From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Of course--I don't see why I said that, for I know Woodpeckers only hammer and croak," said Rap.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
deliver by singing
From this reading "We are still taking the Birds that Sing," said the Doctor.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
not in physical motion
From this reading "We are still taking the Birds that Sing," said the Doctor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "We are still taking the Birds that Sing," said the Doctor.
talkersnounUS /ˈtɔːkərz/
plural of “talker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
THRASHERnounUS /ˈθræʃər/
a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
Thrashers
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From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
tree-trunk
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From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are still taking the Birds that Sing," said the Doctor.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Of course--I don't see why I said that, for I know Woodpeckers only hammer and croak," said Rap.
WoodpeckersnounUS /ˈwʊdpekərz/
plural of “woodpecker” — bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MOCKERS AND SCOLDERS THE SAGE THRASHER "I thought that more tree-trunk birds, such as Woodpeckers, would come next," said Rap.
Wrens
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From this reading "The family of Mockers, Thrashers, and Wrens is one of the most interesting that we shall meet in our Birdland excursions, for all its members are bright intelligent birds and great talkers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Woodpeckers have no real song; they belong to the Birds that Croak and Call; but the Nuthatch, Chickadee, and Brown Creeper each has a little tune of its own, as you have heard."
