used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her operations, as a rule, are essentially secretive.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her operations, as a rule, are essentially secretive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her operations, as a rule, are essentially secretive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A little may be revealed, the bulk must be inferred.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A little may be revealed, the bulk must be inferred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
coram
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From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
CORROS
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From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
equinoxnounUS /ˈiːkwənɑːks/
either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Her operations, as a rule, are essentially secretive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
fowlers
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From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading A little may be revealed, the bulk must be inferred.
located inward
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little may be revealed, the bulk must be inferred.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
MASSINGverbUS /ˈmæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A little may be revealed, the bulk must be inferred.
MIGRATIONnounUS /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A little may be revealed, the bulk must be inferred.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
not any; not one
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
on one occasion
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Her operations, as a rule, are essentially secretive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
populo
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From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A little may be revealed, the bulk must be inferred.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Her operations, as a rule, are essentially secretive.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
secretiveadjectiveUS /ˈsiːkrətɪv/
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
From this reading Her operations, as a rule, are essentially secretive.
not often
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
the season of growth
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
unequalledadjective
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
vernaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrnəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
WILDFOWLnoun
flesh of any of a number of wild game birds suitable for food
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading THE "CORROS," OR MASSING OF WILDFOWL IN SPRING FOR THEIR NORTHERN MIGRATION The withdrawal of the wildfowl at the vernal equinox affords an unequalled scenic display.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Here, for once, a vast revolution is performed in open daylight, _coram populo_--that is, if the authors and a handful of Spanish fowlers be accepted as representative, since no other witness is present at these scenes enacted in remote watery wilderness.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It forms, moreover, one of those rare revelations of her inner working that Nature but seldom allows to man.
