abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
in addition
From this reading From these, Jack passed to other birds, and carefully studied them also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading From these, Jack passed to other birds, and carefully studied them also.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
take in solid food
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
fowls
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From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From these, Jack passed to other birds, and carefully studied them also.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
of great significance or value
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
immediately past
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
engage in
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
martensnounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
plural of “marten” — agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading From these, Jack passed to other birds, and carefully studied them also.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
rearingnounUS /ˈrɪrɪŋ/
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading From these, Jack passed to other birds, and carefully studied them also.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
swallowsnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/
plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
carry out
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
communicated in words
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
(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 At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At last, he was pretty well acquainted with the whole subject of birds; and now he observed several important things, which I shall present to the attention of my readers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _About birds in general._ Our friend Jack, having made himself familiar with the peculiarities of the domestic fowls, turned his attention to other species of birds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All these he observed with care, noticing their modes of building and rearing their young; the food they eat, the cries they uttered, and, in general, their peculiar characteristics.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He noticed particularly those which seemed to possess gentle and confiding natures, such as the sparrows that build upon the shrubs round the house; the martens that take up their abode in boxes which you make for them, and place near the eaves of your dwelling; the swallows that build in the barn, and the cheerful robin that loves to dwell in the apple orchard.
