used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
make certain of
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading He seems never to tire of catching insects.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
a social unit living together
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
moving swiftly
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
a man of refinement
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seems never to tire of catching insects.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading He seems never to tire of catching insects.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
kingbirdnounUS /ˈkɪŋbɜːrd/
large American flycatcher
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
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 While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He seems never to tire of catching insects.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He seems never to tire of catching insects.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
cut with a saw
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seems never to tire of catching insects.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
successive (without a break)
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
express in words
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
up to a particular time
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading He seems never to tire of catching insects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The kingbird is quiet and devoted to his family.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
under normal conditions
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
precisely as stated
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
belonging to which person
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A big bird, he did not notice what kind, was flying off with a nestling robin in his claws.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let me tell you a little story of a kingbird which I can assure you is true, for a gentleman whose word may be relied upon saw it near enough to be perfectly sure of the facts.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While young ones are in the nest, he may usually be seen from morning till night, sitting very straight upon a low perch, looking for flies of many kinds.
