used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
(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 It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What can it be?"
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
BittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
ButterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can it be?"
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
apart from; not including
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
House-martins
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From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
Landrail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
and nothing more
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
OriolenounUS /ˈɔːrioʊl/
mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
PeacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
SiskinnounUS /ˈsɪskɪn/
small yellow-and-black Eurasian finch with a sharp beak
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
Slow-worm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
thrushnounUS /θrʌʃ/
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
precisely as stated
From this reading "By Jove," said Frank, "there is only one bird that is like that; but it is so very rare that very few specimens have been seen in this country, and that is the golden oriole.
VipernounUS /ˈvaɪpər/
venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What can it be?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
Winchat's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Golden Oriole.--Landrail.--House-martins in trouble.--Siskin.-- Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies.--Winchat's Nest.-- Bitten by a Viper.--Viper and Snake.--Slow-worm.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "Frank," said Mary at breakfast the next morning, "I have seen the most beautiful bird about the orchard and the wood next to it.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading It is about as big as a thrush, and is a bright yellow all over, except the wings, which are black.
