used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
anew
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
(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 CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
Bobolinks
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From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
couldn't
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From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
COUSINSnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
CROWSnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
fanningverbUS /ˈfænɪŋ/
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
haymaker's
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From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
Meadow-lark's
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From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
Nat
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From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
Olaf
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From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
RapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
Redwings
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From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Come under the shelter and rest until Olaf has dinner ready.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A little way back there are lots of Bobolinks, too, singing and singing, but we couldn't find a single nest."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CROWS AND THEIR COUSINS In half an hour the children were back again, all talking eagerly together.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "The Redwings scolded us like everything!" said Dodo, "and Rap stepped right into an empty Meadow-lark's nest, without seeing it.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading "It was pretty warm out there," said Nat, fanning himself with a wide haymaker's hat, such as both he and Dodo had worn since they came to the Farm.
