used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
apenounUS /eɪp/
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
bird-fancier's
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From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
clattered
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From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
clothing in general
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
gambogenoun
a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
Hampson
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From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
impishadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpɪʃ/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
lizardsnounUS /ˈlɪzərdz/
plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
love-birds
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From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
the force of workers available
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
parrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
having a point
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
do one's shopping
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
SPAKE
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From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
squawked
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From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
very small
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AND GOD SPAKE---- Two men stood outside a bird-fancier's shop in the East End of London.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Outside the shop door hung a cage containing a huge parrot, and it was this at which the two men were looking.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
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 Tiny emerald and gamboge love-birds squawked in their cages, there was a glass box of lizards with eyes like live rubies set in the shop window, while a hideous little ape--chained to a hook--clattered in an impish frenzy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shop was not far from the docks, and had a great traffic with sailors.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Hampson, a little wrinkled man in very shabby clothes, but of a brave and confident aspect, pointed to the parrot.
