Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

in addition

From this reading There also are thoughtless children who do things to injure their bodies.

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

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

any person at all

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

any thing at all

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

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

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading They might even try to tell you it would not hurt you, but of course you would know better.

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

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading There also are thoughtless children who do things to injure their bodies.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

the act of breaking something

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

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

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They might even try to tell you it would not hurt you, but of course you would know better.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

divisible by two

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

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From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

be the source of pain

From this reading They might even try to tell you it would not hurt you, but of course you would know better.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

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

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

and nothing more

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They might even try to tell you it would not hurt you, but of course you would know better.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They might even try to tell you it would not hurt you, but of course you would know better.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

absolutely essential

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

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

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading You, who know how necessary is every part of the body, would not allow anyone to injure any part of it, especially the part that contains the mother nest.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

a person, without saying who

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

shedding tears

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

express in words

From this reading They might even try to tell you it would not hurt you, but of course you would know better.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

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

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

in or at that place or location

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

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

From this reading They might even try to tell you it would not hurt you, but of course you would know better.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There also are thoughtless children who do things to injure their bodies.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

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

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading They might even try to tell you it would not hurt you, but of course you would know better.

precisely as stated

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

which person or people

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

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

From this reading INJURY OF THE NEST We who love birds would not do anything to injure their homes, but there are some children who have not learned to love birds or who are thoughtless and injure their nests, sometimes even tearing them to pieces or breaking off the limb of the tree.

but in spite of that

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You would think it very foolish to allow someone to put a bee on your face that would sting you and yet there are some thoughtless children who would do just that if you would let them.