used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
concaveadjectiveUS /kɑːnˈkeɪv/
curving inward
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
flatnessnounUS /ˈflætnəs/
the property of having two dimensions
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
hind-toe
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From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
and nothing more
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
not any; not one
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
having a point
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
unusual or striking
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
roosts
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From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
scalesnounUS /skeɪlz/
plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The back part of the leg, just below the knee, is quite flat and somewhat concave.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
tinamounoun
heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now, by means of these scales and the particular flatness of that part of the leg, the bird is enabled to sleep in safety upon the branch of a tree.
the act of using
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
precisely as stated
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
at the time that
From this reading It invariably roosts in trees, but the feet are so very small in proportion to the body of this bulky bird that they can be of no use to it in grasping the branch; and, moreover, the hind-toe is so short that it does not touch the ground when the bird is walking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is something remarkable in the great tinamou which I suspect has hitherto escaped notice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On it are strong pointed scales, which are very rough, and catch your finger as you move it along from the knee to the toe.
