used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
matters of personal concern
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
chattered
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From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
comediesnounUS /ˈkɑːmədiz/
plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
goose-feather
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From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
gratulations
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From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
next-door
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From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
with speed
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
cut with a saw
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Little dramas and tragedies and comedies, little characteristic scenes, are always being enacted in the lives of the birds, if our eyes are sharp enough to see them.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After he had deposited his prize and chattered his gratulations over it, he went away in quest of his mate.
at the time that
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is too good not to be true: A male bird brought to his box a large, fine goose-feather, which is a great find for a sparrow and much coveted.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His next-door neighbor, a female bird, seeing her chance, quickly slipped in and seized the feather,--and here the wit of the bird came out, for instead of carrying it into her own box she flew with it to a near tree and hid it in a fork of the branches, then went home, and when her neighbor returned with his mate, was innocently employed about her own affairs.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Some clever observer saw this little comedy played among some English sparrows, and wrote an account of it in his newspaper.
