Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

in the past

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

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

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Kili vao_ in native means bush-snipe, as distinct from _kili fusi_, swamp snipe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

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From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

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

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

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

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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From this reading _Kili vao_ in native means bush-snipe, as distinct from _kili fusi_, swamp snipe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

any of several short-billed Old World rails

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading _Kili vao_ in native means bush-snipe, as distinct from _kili fusi_, swamp snipe.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

set up or found

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

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From this reading _Kili vao_ in native means bush-snipe, as distinct from _kili fusi_, swamp snipe.

(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 I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

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

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

plural of “marking” — a distinguishing symbol

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading _Kili vao_ in native means bush-snipe, as distinct from _kili fusi_, swamp snipe.

of or relating to Melanesia or its people or culture

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading _Kili vao_ in native means bush-snipe, as distinct from _kili fusi_, swamp snipe.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

on one occasion

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

a native or inhabitant of Polynesia

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

almost; nearly

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

on the contrary

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

recurring again and again

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

cut with a saw

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

hunt or shoot snipe

From this reading _Kili vao_ in native means bush-snipe, as distinct from _kili fusi_, swamp snipe.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading _Kili vao_ in native means bush-snipe, as distinct from _kili fusi_, swamp snipe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And when I saw the two corncrakes I found them to be practically the same bird, though but half the size of the _kili vao_.

not having a musical sound or pleasing tune

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

precisely as stated

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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

From this reading I had frequently when in Ireland heard at night, during the summer months, the repeated and harsh “crake, crake,” of many of these birds, issuing from the fields of growing corn, and was very curious to see one, for the unmelodious cry was exactly like that of the _kili vao_, or “banana-bird” of the Pacific Islands.

at the time that

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

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

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I looked at them with interest, and at once recognised a striking likeness in shape, markings and plumage to an old acquaintance--the shy and rather rare “banana-bird” of some of the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands.

a late time of life

From this reading THE TOOTH-BILLED PIGEON THE SOUTH SEA CORNCRAKE Although I had often heard of the “corncrake” or landrail of the British Isles, I did not see one until a few years ago, on my first visit to Ireland, when a field labourer in County Louth brought me a couple, which he had killed in a field of oats.