adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Such study creates a kindly feeling toward both animals and plants on the part of the child.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading All this study cultivates the child's sense of the beautiful.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Such study creates a kindly feeling toward both animals and plants on the part of the child.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading All this study cultivates the child's sense of the beautiful.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Such study creates a kindly feeling toward both animals and plants on the part of the child.
cultivatesverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪts/
third-person singular of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading All this study cultivates the child's sense of the beautiful.
discriminatingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It exercises a strong moral power over him.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Such study creates a kindly feeling toward both animals and plants on the part of the child.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It exercises a strong moral power over him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Such study creates a kindly feeling toward both animals and plants on the part of the child.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
migratingverbUS /ˈmaɪɡreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “migrate” — move from one country or region to another and settle there
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It exercises a strong moral power over him.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
nestingverbUS /ˈnestɪŋ/
-ing form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It exercises a strong moral power over him.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Such study creates a kindly feeling toward both animals and plants on the part of the child.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Such study creates a kindly feeling toward both animals and plants on the part of the child.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It exercises a strong moral power over him.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading All this study cultivates the child's sense of the beautiful.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It exercises a strong moral power over him.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading All this study cultivates the child's sense of the beautiful.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this study cultivates the child's sense of the beautiful.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Such study creates a kindly feeling toward both animals and plants on the part of the child.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The knowledge of a farm child is quite extensive, and generally neither the child nor the parent has any suspicion that such knowledge is of any appreciable value in education.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is clearly within the bounds of possibility for every farm boy and girl to know every bird that lives on the farm in summer or winter, and those who rest there in their migrating flight; to know also the names, the plumage, the habits of all the birds; and to know the nests and nesting places of those who make the farm their summer home.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There is no better color study in the world than that which springs from discriminating love of flowers and of the plumage of birds.
