Chapter VIII

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

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

later than; following

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

anew

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

(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 Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

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

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

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

From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The quail was the Indian's true bird.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

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

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

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

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

subject to popular election

From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

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

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

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From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

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

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The quail was the Indian's true bird.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

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

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

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

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

with speed

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

be seated

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

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

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Did the flock not sit around in a circle at night on the brown and mottled leaves, their own color, so that each one could fly away rapidly, and _scatter_, and did they not all come back again after such a flight, at the call of their leader, or little brown chief?

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

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The quail was the Indian's true bird.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.

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

From this reading The quail was the Indian's true bird.

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

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

in or at the place that

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

which person or people

From this reading Who elected the quail that called the flock a leader, and how did he know that he was to act as leader in his kingdom?

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading LITTLE METACOMET'S QUAIL One morning Little Metacomet heard a quail piping in the open wood, where were rocks and partridge berries.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading That music of the woods always caused him to turn his quick ear.