Chapter VII · Concerning Certain New England Birds

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

(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 It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

a youthful male person

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

a small house with a single story

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

divisible by two

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

set up or found

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

brought together in one place

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Secretary Rothstein has given me a list of all the Boy Scouts who are present.

the act of departing

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Secretary Rothstein has given me a list of all the Boy Scouts who are present.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Secretary Rothstein has given me a list of all the Boy Scouts who are present.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

a state in New England

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Instead of dealing out a lot of facts, I am going to ask you do it for me.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Secretary Rothstein has given me a list of all the Boy Scouts who are present.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Secretary Rothstein has given me a list of all the Boy Scouts who are present.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Secretary Rothstein has given me a list of all the Boy Scouts who are present.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

a group of soldiers

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It is impossible under the circumstances that you should see them all, for the season is not the most favorable and not even a majority are to be found in this section.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

at the time that

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.

which person or people

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “One reason why I deferred our talk about birds,” said Uncle Elk, addressing the troop of Boy Scouts who had gathered in the large room of the bungalow the next evening, “is that you might have more opportunity to brighten up your knowledge on the subject.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading Scout Master Hall tells me that when you learned you were to spend your vacation in southern Maine, you started in to inform yourselves about the birds which are to be found in New England.