used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
consider or hold as true
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
(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 A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
dwelling-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
EaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
a state of high honor
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
an opening into or through something
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
engage in
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
MolenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But is it becoming that an Eagle should accept advice coming from a Mole in a hole?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
in the near future
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
in or at that place or location
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Eagle and the Mole An Eagle and his mate flew into a deep forest and determined to make it their permanent abode.
the upper part of anything
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
which person or people
From this reading A Mole, who heard about all this, plucked up courage enough to inform the Eagles that the oak was not a proper dwelling-place for them; that it was almost entirely rotten at the root, and was likely soon to fall, and that therefore the Eagles ought not to make their nest upon it.
wide-spreading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Where then would be the glory of an Eagle having such keen eyes?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So they chose an oak, lofty and wide-spreading, and began to build themselves a nest on the top of it, hoping there to rear their young in the summer.
