Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

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

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

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

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

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

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading A record is kept, and pupils are urged to compete for the longest list of different species.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

true confidential information

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A record is kept, and pupils are urged to compete for the longest list of different species.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

inspired with confidence

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

highest in quality

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

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

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A record is kept, and pupils are urged to compete for the longest list of different species.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading A record is kept, and pupils are urged to compete for the longest list of different species.

for the most time

From this reading A record is kept, and pupils are urged to compete for the longest list of different species.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

plural of “marking” — a distinguishing symbol

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

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From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading A record is kept, and pupils are urged to compete for the longest list of different species.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

an educational institution

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

any region lying in or toward the south

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

clearly and explicitly stated

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

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

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

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

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

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

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

in the direction of

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

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 Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading A record is kept, and pupils are urged to compete for the longest list of different species.

plural of “warbler” — a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This requires careful observation, and pupils are encouraged to be watchful at this time and report any small bird they may be able to find on their way to or from school, or at home.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

at the time that

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

in or at the place that

From this reading The first essential, I think, is for the pupil to know the bird by sight--that is, at close range--and to be able to give a minute description, paying attention to details in markings, especially in cases where distinctive markings determine the species.

which person or people

From this reading Later in the season, when the leaves are well off the trees, we start a nest-hunting contest, the object being to see who can find the greatest number of nests in a specified time.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Our work in autumn consists in a sharp lookout for the warblers that are returning toward the Southland at the beginning of the school term.