used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
BUBBLEverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading BURSTING OF THE BUBBLE.
BURSTINGverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading BURSTING OF THE BUBBLE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
ConnverbUS /kɑːn/
conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading It is part of God's creation.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
Giles
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From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It is part of God's creation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BURSTING OF THE BUBBLE.
many times at short intervals
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is part of God's creation.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
express in words
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
in or at or to some place
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURSTING OF THE BUBBLE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But as to the enthusiasm of _true_ lovers of the feathered tribe dying out, it never will, as long as man exists.
Woodstock
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From this reading My friend John Giles, of Woodstock, Conn., has somewhere said, of late, "I often hear that the 'fowl' fever is dying out.
a late time of life
From this reading If by this is meant the unhealthy excitement which we have had for a few years past, for one, I say the sooner that it dies out the better.
