adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I mention this as a proof of my modesty and diffidence.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
dalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading I mention this as a proof of my modesty and diffidence.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I mention this as a proof of my modesty and diffidence.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading I mention this as a proof of my modesty and diffidence.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading I mention this as a proof of my modesty and diffidence.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
pluming
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From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading I mention this as a proof of my modesty and diffidence.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I mention this as a proof of my modesty and diffidence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which our hero has to wait the issue of an argument.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading By degrees I obtain more confidence, and wing my course over hill and dale.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The reader may observe that, in general, all my first chapters are very short, and increase in length as the work advances.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At first, I am like a young bird just out of its mother's nest, pluming my little feathers and taking short flights.
