Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading Fruit also abounds.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

in addition

From this reading Fruit also abounds.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

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

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

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

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

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

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

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

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

the act of burning something

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

one or the other of two

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

adorned with feathers or plumes

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Fruit also abounds.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

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From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

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

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

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

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

a point or extent in space

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

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 The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

the force of workers available

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading PLEASANT NEIGHBOURS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

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

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading PLEASANT NEIGHBOURS.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

any competition

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

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

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

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

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

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

From this reading An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

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

From this reading The location selected by our friend, the robin, seems to be highly appreciated by many of the feathered race.

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

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

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

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

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 An abundance of fresh, soft water can be obtained not far from Honeysuckleville, and this is always a recommendation in favour of any place, either for men or birds.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Although the robin was the first settler, others have already decided that it affords great advantages in the way of shelter from the fierce winds, from the burning rays of a summer sun, and from the too-curious eyes of hawks and other birds of prey.