used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
Bankiva
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From this reading The most noteworthy is the Bankiva or red jungle fowl.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading This graceful little cock, irritable and full of fight, has the habits of ours.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
divisible by two
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading This graceful little cock, irritable and full of fight, has the habits of ours.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading The most noteworthy is the Bankiva or red jungle fowl.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This graceful little cock, irritable and full of fight, has the habits of ours.
golden-red
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From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading This graceful little cock, irritable and full of fight, has the habits of ours.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading This graceful little cock, irritable and full of fight, has the habits of ours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most noteworthy is the Bankiva or red jungle fowl.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading The most noteworthy is the Bankiva or red jungle fowl.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This graceful little cock, irritable and full of fight, has the habits of ours.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most noteworthy is the Bankiva or red jungle fowl.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading The most noteworthy is the Bankiva or red jungle fowl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The most noteworthy is the Bankiva or red jungle fowl.
originalsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/
plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading This graceful little cock, irritable and full of fight, has the habits of ours.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
PhilippinenounUS /ˈfɪləpiːn/
official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
POULTRYnounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
poultry-yards
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From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The most noteworthy is the Bankiva or red jungle fowl.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
roosternounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
scallopedadjectiveUS /ˈskɑːləpt/
having a margin with rounded scallops
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In shape, plumage, and habits the male bird bears a striking resemblance to the common rooster of our poultry-yards; but in size it is smaller even than the partridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
tippetnounUS /ˈtɪpət/
a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE CHIEF KINDS OF POULTRY “Different kinds of poultry, the originals of our domestic species, are living to this day in a wild state in the forests of Asia, notably in India, and in the Philippine Islands and Java.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has a scalloped red comb, a tail of arched plumage, and a neck ornamented with a falling tippet of bright, golden-red feathers.
