used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
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behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
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a young person of either sex
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
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explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
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Featherland
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From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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Fenn
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
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having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
destroyed or killed
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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gourmandising
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Greenlawn
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From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
hedgehognounUS /ˈhedʒhɑːɡ/
relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
How
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From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
and nothing more
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
immediately past
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
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departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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Manville
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From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
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a condition requiring relief
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occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
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sporadically and infrequently
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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other's
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
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the state of being present; current existence
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reactionsnounUS /riˈækʃənz/
plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
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the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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express in words
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Featherland, or How the Birds lived at Greenlawn, by George Manville Fenn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fenn was a very good naturalist, and I feel sure that he enjoyed looking out at the birds on the lawn, and seeing their reactions to one another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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waspsnounUS /wɑːsps/
plural of “wasp” — a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
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how something is done or how it happens
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
which person or people
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading As he explains in the last paragraph the book was written for the amusement of two little girls who were fond of leaning up against his knee, and asking him to tell them a story.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the whole the language is easy, and suitable for young children, but just occasionally a word slips in such as "gourmandising", which would need explaining to a child.
