Chapter IX

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

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

(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 This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

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

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

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

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

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

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

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From this reading BAY-BIRDS.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

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

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

get or gather together

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

a state at a particular time

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

plural of “designation” — identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

be different

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

one or the other of two

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

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From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

set up or found

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

usually; as a rule

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

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

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

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

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

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

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

a message received and understood

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

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

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

of or relating to ornithology

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

in the order given

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

a feeling of fear of embarrassment

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

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

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

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

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

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

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In consequence of the confusion of nomenclature, it has been deemed advisable to give the scientific description of the common species, each one being placed under its most appropriate name, and to collect together as many designations as could be found to have been applied to them respectively.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Although a cursory account of the various bay-birds, their habits and peculiarities, has been given in a previous chapter, it seems desirable to add a more complete, exhaustive, and specific description.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

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

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This is attempted in the following pages, and although the ornithological characteristics are taken from _Giraud’s Birds of Long Island_, which seems to have been the resource of all our sporting writers, nothing else is derived from him; but the facts are stated, either upon personal knowledge, which is generally the case, or upon reliable information.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading As to the abundance or scarcity of any particular species, the experience of sportsmen will differ according to the accident of flight, or the locality of their favorite sporting-ground; and in relation to their shyness or gentleness, much depends upon the time of year and the condition of the weather.