used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
anew
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
(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 You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, I am glad to find That you have such a noble mind, And think, my friend, that by and by You'll rise to be as great as I.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
BLOOMFIELDnounUS /ˈbluːmfiːld/
United States linguist who adopted a behavioristic approach to linguistics (1887-1949)
From this reading _FROM THE GANDER TO THE TURKEY-COCK._ (CHARLES BLOOMFIELD.)
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
can't
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From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _FROM THE GANDER TO THE TURKEY-COCK._ (CHARLES BLOOMFIELD.)
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
at any time
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
extoll'd
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From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
a social unit living together
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading However, I am glad to find That you have such a noble mind, And think, my friend, that by and by You'll rise to be as great as I.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
set up or found
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _FROM THE GANDER TO THE TURKEY-COCK._ (CHARLES BLOOMFIELD.)
GANDERnounUS /ˈɡændər/
mature male goose
From this reading _FROM THE GANDER TO THE TURKEY-COCK._ (CHARLES BLOOMFIELD.)
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading However, I am glad to find That you have such a noble mind, And think, my friend, that by and by You'll rise to be as great as I.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
how
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From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I am glad to find That you have such a noble mind, And think, my friend, that by and by You'll rise to be as great as I.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
I'm
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From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
I've
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From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
in the recent past
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
march in a procession
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading However, I am glad to find That you have such a noble mind, And think, my friend, that by and by You'll rise to be as great as I.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading However, I am glad to find That you have such a noble mind, And think, my friend, that by and by You'll rise to be as great as I.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
many times at short intervals
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
renown'd
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From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
move upward
From this reading However, I am glad to find That you have such a noble mind, And think, my friend, that by and by You'll rise to be as great as I.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
express in words
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _FROM THE GANDER TO THE TURKEY-COCK._ (CHARLES BLOOMFIELD.)
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
they'd
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From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
a special situation
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _FROM THE GANDER TO THE TURKEY-COCK._ (CHARLES BLOOMFIELD.)
create by training and teaching
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
TURKEY-COCK
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From this reading _FROM THE GANDER TO THE TURKEY-COCK._ (CHARLES BLOOMFIELD.)
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if I were to tell you all The valiant actions, great and small, That ever were achieved by me, I never should have done, I see; For cows, and pigs, and horses know The consequence of such a foe.
at the time that
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading You must, I'm sure, have often seen, When in the pond, or on the green, With all my family about me (I can't think how they'd do without me), Some human thing come striding by, And how, without a scruple, I March after him, and bite his heel; And then, you know, the pride I feel To hear, as back I march again, The feat extoll'd by all my train.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading You know I've always been renown'd For bravery, since first I found That I could hiss; and feel I'm bolder Each year that I am growing older.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Old friend, you certainly have merit; You really are a bird of spirit.
You'll
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From this reading However, I am glad to find That you have such a noble mind, And think, my friend, that by and by You'll rise to be as great as I.
you've
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From this reading I'm quite surprised, I must confess; I did not think you did possess Such valour as you've lately shown-- In fact, 'tis nearly like my own.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your old friend, HISS.
