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Chapter V
_The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?" "Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest. At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty. Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while." "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “_The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"”
a group singing together
From this reading “At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “_The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"”
during the time that
From this reading “Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “_The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
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From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
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From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
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From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
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From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
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From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
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From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
a group singing together
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
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From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
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From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
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From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
above and across; more than
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
at the time that
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
during the time that
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
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From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading _The Song of a Bird_ "Leslie," said the voice of Mrs. James Minturn over the telephone, "is there any particular time of the day when that bird of yours sings better than at another?"
