Chapter II

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

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

how long something has existed

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

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

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

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

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

make calm or still

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

a light shade of blue

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

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

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

having the place or position changed

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

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From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

plural of “finch” — any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

possessive form of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

made afraid

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

tastelessly showy

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

made joyful

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

with honesty

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not much disturbed, however, nor could the disturbers be justly characterised as intruders.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

on the contrary

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

a swelling rush of anything

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

not in physical motion

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

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

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

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

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

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

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

accept gladly

From this reading Even the birds themselves might have been glad to see, and welcome among them, things of brightness and beauty far beyond their own.

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

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

at the time that

From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

during the time that

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

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From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On that calm summer evening, when the clinking of swords on Mitcheldean-hill frightened the Forest birds, for a time stilling their voices, on another hill, some three miles distant from the scene of strife, the sweet songsters were being disturbed by intrusion upon their wild-wood domain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Women they were, or rather girls, both being under age--for there were but two of them.

bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects

From this reading Birds of bright feathers, too, still flit through the Forest's trees; the noisy jay, the gaudy, green woodpecker, and the two spotted species; with the kingfisher of cerulean hue; while its glades are gladdened by the sweet song of the thrush, the bolder lay of the blackbird; in springtide, the matchless melody of the nightingale--the joyous twittering of linnets and finches, mingling with the softer notes of the cushat and turtle-dove.