used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am thinking," said he, "of the poor flies!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
for the reason that
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
doesn't
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From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
the organ of sight
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
ten 10s
From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
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 But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I am thinking," said he, "of the poor flies!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
deliver by singing
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
tender-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I am thinking," said he, "of the poor flies!"
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
warblernounUS /ˈwɔːrblər/
a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song
From this reading "A warbler," said I, "because he has so little voice."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading But the fourth beggar sighed and wiped the corner of his left eye, for he was a tender-hearted man on one side.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "He might sing better," observed the second beggar, "if he did not work so hard catching flies."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Bet you a hundred to ten he doesn't catch the next one," said the third beggar.
