used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
(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 “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its tones are solemn and serene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
at any time
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
GoldilocksnounUS /ˈɡoʊldilɔːks/
early-flowering perennial of southern and southeastern Europe with flower heads resembling those of goldenrod
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
harmonizeverbUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪz/
go together
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
HermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its tones are solemn and serene.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
immediately past
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
on one occasion
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
and nothing more
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
poursverbUS /pɔːrz/
third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
bring forth or yield
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
purling
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From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Its tones are solemn and serene.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Its tones are solemn and serene.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
spruces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
ThrushnounUS /θrʌʃ/
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among all the bird songs I have ever heard, it is second only in quality to that of the Hermit Thrush.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Its tones are solemn and serene.
tree-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
at the time that
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
in or at the place that
From this reading “One afternoon last June, when Goldilocks lay in her hammock under the spruces, four were singing where I could see all at once,—and oh, that song!
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading As the bird sits in a tree-top with head thrown back and pours it forth, ‘the song of the Wood Thrush is one of the finest specimens of bird music that America can produce.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They seem to harmonize with the sounds of the forest, the whispering breeze, the purling water, or the falling of raindrops in the summer woods.’
