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From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
ACANTHYLLIS
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From this reading THE ACANTHYLLIS AND THE PARTRIDGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ACANTHYLLIS AND THE PARTRIDGE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
for the reason that
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
BelongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The bird known as the acanthyllis, makes its nest of a similar shape, and interweaves it with pieces of flax.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
flaxnounUS /flæks/
fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
From this reading The bird known as the acanthyllis, makes its nest of a similar shape, and interweaves it with pieces of flax.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
interweaves
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From this reading The bird known as the acanthyllis, makes its nest of a similar shape, and interweaves it with pieces of flax.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The bird known as the acanthyllis, makes its nest of a similar shape, and interweaves it with pieces of flax.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The bird known as the acanthyllis, makes its nest of a similar shape, and interweaves it with pieces of flax.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
not any; not one
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
PARTRIDGEnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading THE ACANTHYLLIS AND THE PARTRIDGE.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The bird known as the acanthyllis, makes its nest of a similar shape, and interweaves it with pieces of flax.
quadrupednoun
an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The bird known as the acanthyllis, makes its nest of a similar shape, and interweaves it with pieces of flax.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACANTHYLLIS AND THE PARTRIDGE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
precisely as stated
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
vitiparræ
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From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
belonging to which person
From this reading Belonging to the genus of birds known as the “vitiparræ,” there is one whose nest is formed of dried moss,[177] and is in shape so exactly like a ball, that it is impossible to discover the mouth of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bird known as the acanthyllis, makes its nest of a similar shape, and interweaves it with pieces of flax.
witwall
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From this reading It is strongly asserted, that the witwall sleeps suspended by its feet, because it fancies that by doing so it is in greater safety.
woodpeckersnounUS /ˈwʊdpekərz/
plural of “woodpecker” — bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects
From this reading The nest of one of the woodpeckers, very much like a cup in shape, is suspended by a twig from the end of the branch of a tree, so that no quadruped may be able to reach it.
