used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading I allude to the Beaver."
in addition
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
AntnounUS /ænt/
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 He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Good evening, Boys!
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
conformationnoun
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
ConstructsnounUS /kənˈstrʌkts/
plural of “construct” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
DamnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
EconomynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
EntertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Good evening, Boys!
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good evening, Boys!
GrosbeaknounUS /ˈɡroʊsbiːk/
any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
HabitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
of great significance or value
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
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 He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
NestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
NestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
unusual or striking
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
SociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
express in words
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
to-night
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From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Beaver, and the Singular Manner in which it Constructs a Dam to confine the Waters of the River; and about the Hut which it builds for its Habitation.
a Caucasian
From this reading He tells also about the Curious Nests of the Sociable Grosbeak; and gives a Long and Entertaining Account of the White Ant of Africa; its Extraordinary Nest; and the Important Part which it acts in the Economy of Nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am going to tell you about a very singular animal to-night--singular both in its conformation and its habits.
