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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
accessible
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
Andes
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From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
animals
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
any
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
become
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From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
birds
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
breeding
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
bring
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
build
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From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
condor
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From this reading Not so with the condor.
creatures
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
danger
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
eagles
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
easily
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
enemies
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
escape
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
evident
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
exist
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From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
extinct
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From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
extirpated
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
fancy
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From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
forth
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
Francois
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From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
hosts
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
inquirednounUS /ˈinquired/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
like
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
likely
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From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
man
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
nests
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From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
Now
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
only
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
other
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
period
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From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
place
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
places
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
possessing
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
race
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From this reading His race can never become extinct so long as the Andes exist; and that is likely to be for a good long period, I fancy."
retreat
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From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
scarceadjectiveUS /skɛrs/
hard to find or in short supply
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
secure
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
sort
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From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is because their places of breeding and retreat are accessible--not only to man but to hosts of other enemies--that such creatures as eagles and the like are so scarce.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
very
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
wild
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not so with the condor.
young
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From this reading "Now, it is very evident that birds, or any other wild animals, possessing a secure place, both to bring forth their young or escape to in time of danger, will not easily be extirpated.
