Chapter X

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

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

later than; following

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

(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 He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

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

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

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

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

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

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

for the reason that

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

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

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

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

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

at any time

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

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

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

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

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

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

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

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

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading You will see presently why thrushes only were invited.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

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

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

on one occasion

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

and nothing more

From this reading You will see presently why thrushes only were invited.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

in the near future

From this reading You will see presently why thrushes only were invited.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You will see presently why thrushes only were invited.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

in the near future

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

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

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

plural of “thrush” — candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

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

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

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

From this reading This made Solomon his friend for ever, and after the two had consulted together they called a meeting of the thrushes.

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

From this reading The scheme to be put before them was really Peter's, but Solomon did most of the talking, because he soon became irritable if other people talked.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He began by saying that he had been much impressed by the superior ingenuity shown by the thrushes in nest-building, and this put them into good-humour at once, as it was meant to do; for all the quarrels between birds are about the best way of building nests.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading You will see presently why thrushes only were invited.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading You will see presently why thrushes only were invited.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will see presently why thrushes only were invited.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Other birds, said Solomon, omitted to line their nests with mud, and as a result they did not hold water.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will see presently why thrushes only were invited.