used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
in the past
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading We see a worm turn to a butterfly and go on unconcerned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
chicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
downyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
opinion or judgment
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We see a worm turn to a butterfly and go on unconcerned.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here were Rose and Ruth in the thick of the miracle of spring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
full of life and energy
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
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 There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading And here were Rose and Ruth in the thick of the miracle of spring.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
not any; not one
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We see a worm turn to a butterfly and go on unconcerned.
and nothing more
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
peckingverbUS /ˈpekɪŋ/
-ing form of “peck” — hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And here were Rose and Ruth in the thick of the miracle of spring.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading And here were Rose and Ruth in the thick of the miracle of spring.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We see a worm turn to a butterfly and go on unconcerned.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
the season of growth
From this reading And here were Rose and Ruth in the thick of the miracle of spring.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading And here were Rose and Ruth in the thick of the miracle of spring.
a special situation
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
very small
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading We see a worm turn to a butterfly and go on unconcerned.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading We see a worm turn to a butterfly and go on unconcerned.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There are many miracles, only we become used to them in time, and forget their marvel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We see a baby begin to walk and to talk, and we behave as though that were to be expected—and so it is, for we live in the midst of marvellous happenings, as I began by saying.
in or at the place that
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
a Caucasian
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading We see a worm turn to a butterfly and go on unconcerned.
yolknounUS /joʊk/
the yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen
From this reading We look calmly at the tiny chick pecking its way out of the egg, a downy thing with bright black eyes and crowded full of lively motion where only a short while ago there was no more than a yolk and a white with shell to keep them together.
