used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
(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 The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * INDUSTRY AND APPLICATION.
APPLICATIONnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading * * * * * INDUSTRY AND APPLICATION.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
canarynounUS /kəˈneri/
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
chirpverbUS /tʃɜːrp/
make high-pitched sounds
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
chirrupnoun
a series of chirps
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
hatchedadjectiveUS /hætʃt/
emerged from an egg
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
INDUSTRYnounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading * * * * * INDUSTRY AND APPLICATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
and nothing more
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
nightingalenounUS /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
not any; not one
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
a brief written record
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
and nothing more
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
deliver by singing
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The song of the canary is not in this country at all like that of the bird in a state of nature, for it is a kind of compound of notes learned from other birds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
which person or people
From this reading The male birds of all the feathered creation are the only ones who sing; the females merely utter a sweet chirrup or chirp, so that from the hen canary the bird will run no risk of learning its natural note.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Care must be taken that the male parent of the young canary be removed from the nest before the young ones are hatched, or it will be sure to acquire the note of its parent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It may be taught to imitate the notes of the nightingale, by being placed while young with that bird.
