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.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
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.
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.
AndesnounUS /ˈændiz/
a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
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."
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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.
one or some or every or all without specification
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.
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.
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.
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.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
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."
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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.
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.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
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.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
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.
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."
condornounUS /ˈkɑːndər/
the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere
From this reading Not so with the condor.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
eaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
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.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
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.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
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.
the act of escaping physically
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.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
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.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
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."
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
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."
extirpatedverbUS /ˈekstərpeɪtəd/
past form of “extirpate” — destroy completely, as if down to the roots
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.
something many people believe that is false
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."
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."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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."
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."
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
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.
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."
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.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
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.
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.
prefer or wish to do something
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.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
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."
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 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."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
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."
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.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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.
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.
and nothing more
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.
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.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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.
an amount of time
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."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
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 competition
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."
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
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.
only a very short time 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.
get by special effort
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.
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.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
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.
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.
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.
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.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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.
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.
precisely as stated
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.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What sort of nests do they build?" inquired Francois.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
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.
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.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not so with the condor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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.
