(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 Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
CatbirdnounUS /ˈkætbɜːrd/
any of various birds of the Australian region whose males build ornamented structures resembling bowers in order to attract females
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
didn't
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From this reading It was only his way of having fun; so they didn't mind.
an opposing military force
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
provide as food
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
fendverbUS /fend/
try to manage without help
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Catbird was always prankish and full of spirits.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It was only his way of having fun; so they didn't mind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was only his way of having fun; so they didn't mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
how
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From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only his way of having fun; so they didn't mind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was only his way of having fun; so they didn't mind.
mockedverbUS /mɑːkt/
past form of “mock” — treat with contempt
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
nestlingsnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋz/
plural of “nestling” — young bird not yet fledged
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
and nothing more
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
prankishadjective
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Mr. Catbird was always prankish and full of spirits.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
deliver by singing
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was only his way of having fun; so they didn't mind.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Mr. Catbird was always prankish and full of spirits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Knowing as they did that he was always ready to feed any nestlings that were left to fend for themselves, and that he was quick to help any of the small feathered folk to fight an enemy, his neighbors did not care how much Mr. Catbird mocked them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was only his way of having fun; so they didn't mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
at the time that
From this reading Although he liked almost all his bird neighbors and was especially kind and helpful when they were in trouble, nothing pleased him more than to sing their songs.
belonging to which person
From this reading Now, the cat was not the only one whose calls Mr. Catbird imitated.
