used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
basswoodnoun
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
Bob-o-link's
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From this reading From the meadow came the sound of Bob-o-link's "Spingle!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the meadow came the sound of Bob-o-link's "Spingle!
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
divisible by two
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
FARMER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the meadow came the sound of Bob-o-link's "Spingle!
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
held up in the air
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
engage in
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
MALTESEnounUS /mɔːlˈtiːz/
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading From the meadow came the sound of Bob-o-link's "Spingle!
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
MISTERnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
a particular point in time
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
ROBINnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
Songsparrow
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From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From the meadow came the sound of Bob-o-link's "Spingle!
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
SpangleverbUS /ˈspæŋɡəl/
glitter as if covered with spangles
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
Spingle
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From this reading From the meadow came the sound of Bob-o-link's "Spingle!
not in physical motion
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
Sun-up
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From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
topcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
precisely as stated
From this reading The sun had just lifted his bright face above the eastern hills; the dew was still glistening on the leaves, and Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree singing his "Sun-up" song.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He looked very handsome in his dark brown topcoat and his red vest, as he finished singing his "Sun-up" song and looked around to see what he could see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISTER ROBERT ROBIN HAS AN ADVENTURE WITH THE FARMER'S MALTESE CAT It was a beautiful morning.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
Yellowbirdnoun
yellow-throated American wood warbler
From this reading Spangle!" song, and David Songsparrow was singing his seven morning songs, and even Jeremiah Yellowbird was doing his best to make his little voice ring through the woods as Robert Robin's mellow notes had sounded a moment before.
