used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
Bedelle
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From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
for the most part
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading There was little that escaped the Shad.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
initiatingverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
staying power
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little that escaped the Shad.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
Macnooder
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From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
held or filled or in use
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
others
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From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
pendentnoun
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
SHADnounUS /ʃæd/
bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
side-partner
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From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
Skippy
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From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
SUSPECTSnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
TENNESSEEnounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was little that escaped the Shad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little that escaped the Shad.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading For some time his curiosity had been stirred by the unusual attentions paid to Skippy Bedelle by his old side-partner, Doc Macnooder.
vulturenounUS /ˈvʌltʃər/
any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TENNESSEE SHAD SUSPECTS THE Tennessee Shad, as has been told, was long, thin and full of bones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
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 In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In the warmth of the budding season he came out of his winter cage and could be seen for long hours perched on his window sill in the Kennedy, legs pendent; like some dreamy vulture, surveying the horizon for a significant point.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His imagination was chiefly occupied in initiating ideas which would be the cause of exertion in others.
