used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
the lower side of anything
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
every person
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
a social unit living together
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
the literary culture
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
cut with a saw
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
express in words
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
the upper part of anything
From this reading In order to examine the insects more closely, Jack took off his cap and carelessly hung it on the top of one of the stakes which supported the trellis.
trellisnounUS /ˈtreləs/
latticework used to support climbing plants
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
at the time that
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One day Jack was down at the bottom of the garden, when he became interested in some insects which he saw on the leaves of a hop vine, which was climbing up a trellis close by.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think everybody will be pleased to hear how he became acquainted with the natural history of birds.
WrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading _About the Wren and his family._ e have given some account of this curious, inquiring, investigating little hero, in a former volume of our Museum.
but in spite of that
From this reading But there is a good deal to tell about him yet; and, as I have many letters from my little readers, expressing their interest in Jack, I propose to go on and continue his story.
