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古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典
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Warble
(n.)
A small tumor produced by the larvae of the gadfly in the
backs of horses, cattle, etc. Called also warblet, warbeetle, warnles.
Warble
(n.)
See Wormil.
Warble
(v. t.)
To sing in a trilling, quavering, or vibratory manner;
to modulate with turns or variations; to trill; as, certain birds are
remarkable for warbling their songs.
Warble
(v. t.)
To utter musically; to modulate; to carol.
Warble
(v. t.)
To cause to quaver or vibrate.
Warble
(v. i.)
To be quavered or modulated; to be uttered melodiously.
Warble
(v. i.)
To sing in a trilling manner, or with many turns and
variations.
Warble
(v. i.)
To sing with sudden changes from chest to head tones; to
yodel.
Warble
(n.)
A quavering modulation of the voice; a musical trill; a
song.
Warbled
(imp. & p. p.)
of Warble
Warbler
(n.)
One who, or that which, warbles; a singer; a songster; --
applied chiefly to birds.
Warbler
(n.)
Any one of numerous species of small Old World singing
birds belonging to the family Sylviidae, many of which are noted
songsters. The bluethroat, blackcap, reed warbler (see under Reed), and
sedge warbler (see under Sedge) are well-known species.
Warbler
(n.)
Any one of numerous species of small, often bright
colored, American singing birds of the family or subfamily
Mniotiltidae, or Sylvicolinae. They are allied to the Old World
warblers, but most of them are not particularly musical.
Warbling
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Warble
Warblingly
(adv.)
In a warbling manner.
A preparation containing quinine and many other
ingredients, often used in the treatment of malarial affections. It was
invented by Dr. Warburg of London.
Ward
(a.)
The act of guarding; watch; guard; guardianship;
specifically, a guarding during the day. See the Note under Watch, n.,
1.
Ward
(n.)
One who, or that which, guards; garrison; defender;
protector; means of guarding; defense; protection.
Ward
(n.)
The state of being under guard or guardianship; confinement
under guard; the condition of a child under a guardian; custody.
Ward
(n.)
A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing;
guard.