Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

in addition

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

react verbally

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

cause to be attached

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

divisible by two

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

set up or found

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

go away from a place

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

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 "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

-ing form of “migrate” — move from one country or region to another and settle there

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

plural of “migration” — the movement of persons from one country or locality to another

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

not any; not one

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

the local environment

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It has sometimes been known even to penetrate into the house, and attach its nest to articles of furniture.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

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 Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

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 Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

precisely as stated

From this reading "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

(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 "That is a question, Frank, which I cannot very well answer, but so many instances of the kind have been observed as to leave no doubt as to the fact.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

belonging to which person

From this reading Uncle Thomas tells about the Migrating Instinct of Animals.--Of the House Swallow of England; and the Esculent Swallow, whose Nest is eaten by the Chinese.--He tells also about the Passenger Pigeon of America; of the Myriads which are found in various parts of the United States; of the Land-Crab and its Migrations, and of those of the Salmon and the Common Herring.

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 "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."

a late time of life

From this reading "Uncle Thomas, I heard to-day of a swallow which for many years returned to the same window, and built its nest in the same corner.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now as I believe swallows are birds of passage, and leave this country to spend the winter in warmer climates, I wish you to explain to me how it is that they can return from such distances to the same spot."