used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
(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 This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
of short duration or distance
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
else
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From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
divisible by two
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
Hanlon
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From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading His first brief examination brought a slight sound of pleased surprise to his lips.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This bird had a real mind, far better than any he had previously discovered in any animal or bird, even better than a dog's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
toogan
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From this reading In the next room George Hanlon sank into a comfortable chair, then opened the cage door and the toogan fluttered out and perched on the chair arm.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Carefully he studied its every line and channel, utterly oblivious to everything else.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man fitted his mind more closely to the bird's brain and began probing.
