used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
(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 FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And some of them are very curious indeed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
beaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
bendsnounUS /bendz/
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
the lower side of anything
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
cannot
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From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading And some of them are very curious indeed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
provide as food
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
FLAMINGOnounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And some of them are very curious indeed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
and nothing more
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
staying power
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
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 FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
mouthfuls
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From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And some of them are very curious indeed.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
preenverbUS /priːn/
clean with one's bill
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
a strong line
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
scoopsnounUS /skuːps/
plural of “scoop” — the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
snake-like
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From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And some of them are very curious indeed.
stilt-like
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From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
SWIMMINGnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And some of them are very curious indeed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
upsidenounUS /ˈʌpˈsaɪd/
the highest or uppermost side of anything
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
precisely as stated
From this reading And some of them are very curious indeed.
wadesnounUS /weɪdz/
plural of “wade” — English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
webbedadjectiveUS /webd/
(of the feet of some animals) having the digits connected by a thin fold of skin
From this reading SWIMMING BIRDS In the birds belonging to this group the feet are webbed, so that they may be used as paddles.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
at the time that
From this reading And when it wants to feed it wades into the water, bends down its long neck, turns its head upside down, so that its forehead rests upon the bottom, and scoops up great mouthfuls of mud.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
a Caucasian
From this reading FLAMINGO First of all, there is the well-known red and white flamingo, which is quite an extraordinary bird, for it has extremely long, stilt-like legs, and an extremely long, snake-like neck, which it can twist and coil about as easily as if it were just a piece of rope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is no part of its body which a flamingo cannot reach with its beak, so that it can preen its feathers quite easily.
