aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
alligatorsnounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtərz/
plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
BIRDnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
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 have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
eye-witness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
HUMMINGnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
prescribeverbUS /prəˈskraɪb/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
scorpionsnounUS /ˈskɔːrpiənz/
plural of “scorpion” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
singularities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
SNAKESnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
stingsnounUS /stɪŋz/
plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I admire it much, and never kill it, though its formidable length and appearance often get the better of the philosophy of some people, particularly of Europeans.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The southern provinces are the countries where nature has formed the greatest variety of alligators, snakes, serpents; and scorpions, from the smallest size, up to the pine barren, the largest species known here.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You insist on my saying something about our snakes; and in relating what I know concerning them, were it not for two singularities, the one of which I saw, and the other I received from an eye-witness, I should have but very little to observe.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading We have but two, whose stings are mortal, which deserve to be mentioned; as for the black one, it is remarkable for nothing but its industry, agility, beauty, and the art of enticing birds by the power of its eyes.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON SNAKES; AND ON THE HUMMING BIRD Why would you prescribe this task; you know that what we take up ourselves seems always lighter than what is imposed on us by others.
