Chapter V

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy

From this reading So an Archangel did ‘make good,’ as Tavia said.

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

From this reading So an Archangel did ‘make good,’ as Tavia said.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Hello!” called out the young man, in delight.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Where did you come from?

with equanimity

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “Hello!” called out the young man, in delight.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Where did you come from?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

provide as food

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

set up or found

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Where did you come from?

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading Well, I’m right glad to see you, Gabriel,” he told the prodigal.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Well, I’m right glad to see you, Gabriel,” he told the prodigal.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So an Archangel did ‘make good,’ as Tavia said.

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

an expression of greeting

From this reading “Hello!” called out the young man, in delight.

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

From this reading Well, I’m right glad to see you, Gabriel,” he told the prodigal.

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

engage in

From this reading So an Archangel did ‘make good,’ as Tavia said.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Hello!” called out the young man, in delight.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Hello!” called out the young man, in delight.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading Well, I’m right glad to see you, Gabriel,” he told the prodigal.

not used up

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

precisely, exactly

From this reading Well, I’m right glad to see you, Gabriel,” he told the prodigal.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading So an Archangel did ‘make good,’ as Tavia said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Well, I’m right glad to see you, Gabriel,” he told the prodigal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So an Archangel did ‘make good,’ as Tavia said.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

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

From this reading So an Archangel did ‘make good,’ as Tavia said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Well, I’m right glad to see you, Gabriel,” he told the prodigal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

precisely as stated

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, I’m right glad to see you, Gabriel,” he told the prodigal.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

at the time that

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

in or at the place that

From this reading “Where did you come from?

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

From this reading AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE It was two days later, very early in the morning, when Nat went down to the “enclosure” to feed the lonely birds remaining in the cage, that he found one of those--a carrier which had been stolen, perched contentedly on its own particular box!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Where did you come from?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Hello!” called out the young man, in delight.