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From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
hard-boiledadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
an opening into or through something
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
how
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From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
lettucenounUS /ˈletəs/
informal terms for money
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
for more time
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
not any; not one
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
papnounUS /pæp/
worthless or oversimplified ideas
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
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From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
continue talking
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
try to get or reach
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
and nothing more
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
tuftnounUS /tʌft/
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
weaningnounUS /ˈwiːnɪŋ/
the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
at the time that
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
in or at the place that
From this reading She shows them in what manner to proceed in order to derive the largest profit from a tuft of grass where the ants have stored their eggs; with what nice attention they must search the under side of large leaves where various insects are in hiding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pap, the dainty dish of hard-boiled eggs mixed with lettuce and bread crumbs, is no longer served to them, but their rations consist simply of grain and green stuff.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading She shows them how a fly should be snapped up when warming itself in the sun against the wall; how the worm is to be caught and drawn from the ground before it goes into its hole.
wormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading This kind of weaning is not effected without some regret on their part at the remembrance of the pap; but the mother makes amends for it by teaching them to scratch the earth and seek insects and worms, a royal feast for them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE POULARD [2] “In a month the young chickens are strong enough to do without the tender care of their early days.
