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.
one more of the same kind, or a different 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?"
one or some or every or all without specification
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?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
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.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
(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 _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?"
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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 cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
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."
I'll
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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?"
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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?"
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading "Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest.
Leslie
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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?"
Minturn
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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?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Morning, Mrs. Minturn; five, the latest.
a form of address for a married woman
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.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
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?"
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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?"
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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?"
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading At that time one hears the full chorus, and sees the perfect beauty.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
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 short musical composition with words
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?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
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?"
that's
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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?"
in or at that place or location
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 instance or single occasion for some event
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 journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading "I'll be ready in the morning, but that's an unearthly hour!" came the protest.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
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?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
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."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Really, I wouldn't ask you, if I were not sure, positively sure, that you'd find the trip worth while."
wouldn't
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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 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."
you'd
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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?"
