used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * * * * * * A MODERN IDYLL.
acknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading "Good morning, Robin Red-breast," quoth I; and it acquiesced in an expressive silence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Good morning, Robin Red-breast," quoth I; and it acquiesced in an expressive silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading "Good morning, Robin Red-breast," quoth I; and it acquiesced in an expressive silence.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, Robin Red-breast," quoth I; and it acquiesced in an expressive silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good morning, Robin Red-breast," quoth I; and it acquiesced in an expressive silence.
IDYLLnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll
From this reading * * * * * * * * * * A MODERN IDYLL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading * * * * * * * * * * A MODERN IDYLL.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
quoth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning, Robin Red-breast," quoth I; and it acquiesced in an expressive silence.
Red-breast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning, Robin Red-breast," quoth I; and it acquiesced in an expressive silence.
robinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Good morning, Robin Red-breast," quoth I; and it acquiesced in an expressive silence.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It bears itself with a sort of pompous pathos which moves me to a friendly tear and gentle laughter.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading * * * One came to the ledge of my parlour window the other morning, a not infrequent occurrence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading (_With acknowledgments to various distinguished writers in this vein._) To me the robin is a peculiarly attractive bird.
