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“The call of the yellow-billed cuckoo of North America is often mistaken for a bloodhound drinking a bowl of milk. He goes coulp coulp coulp.”

Quote by Will Cuppy

Book:How to Tell Your Friends from the Apes

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How to Tell Your Friends from the Apes

This book delves into the characteristics that differentiate humans from their primate relatives, providing insights into the unique aspects of human behavior, intelligence, and social structures. more

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Will Cuppy

Will Cuppy, an American critic born on August 23, 1884, and died on September 19, 1949, is renowned for his unique sense of humor and insightful observations in his critical works. His influence on American literature and culture has been profound. more

“He's a funny one," said Ida. "Here's how he sound." She pursed her lips and, expertly, imitated the red-winged blackbird's call: not the liquid piping of the wood thrush, which dipped down into the dry tchh tchh tchh of the cricket's birr and up again in delerious, sobbing trills; not the clear, three-note whistle of the chickadee or even the blue jay's rough cry, which was like a rusty gate creaking. This was an abrupt, whirring, unfamiliar cry, a scream of warning -congeree!- which choked itself off on a subdued, fluting note.”

Sound Nature Figurative Language Bird Calls

Author:Donna Tartt

“I have a different feeling inside me when you kiss me," she said. "A strange feeling, a feeling I never had before." Trey was seldom at a loss for words. But just now, staring down at Maria's beautiful face with her admission ringing in his ears, he struggled to find the right thing to say. "I reckon I get a funny feeling, too," he said. Then he laughed softly. "I suppose it could be this cool mountain air." His remark brought a frown to Maria's brow, though her eyes held amusement. "Why can't it be that feeling you told Carlos about?" she asked. "The feeling that comes between a man and a woman who are. falling in love with each other?" Now his heart was beating rapidly. He knew he must choose his words carefully. "I suppose it could be," he said hoarsely. "Is that what you think it is?" ght tilt of her face She mocked him with a look, a slight as she arched her eyebrows. "I have no experience with this feeling," she replied. "You are the first man who ever made me feel this way." She was pushing him toward a statement that love was beginning between them. And though he rec-ognized it, he was reluctant to make the admission openly. "You're a beautiful woman, Maria," he said. "Any man would be a fool not to feel special when he holds you in his arms." She wouldn't let it drop at that. "You haven't said that you could love me, Trey. Could you?" He caught his breath and thought about his answer. "I know it's possible. I've been alone for so long. " She traced a finger across his lips, and her expression softened again. "Are you afraid of being in love with me?" she asked. He swallowed hard when he heard the truth of it. "Maybe," he answered. "Maybe I'm afraid I'll make a fool of myself.' She stood on her tiptoes then, and kissed him. It was a deep kiss, and her hand closed around the front of his shirt. Her lips were soft and warm, and for a moment, Trey lost himself in the feel of her mouth. and the tingling sensation that raced down his arms. He tightened his embrace around her shoulders, and he heard her moan softly. Then, as if she thought better of her actions, she pulled her mouth away and stepped back, pushing him back with her palm. "We both need time," she said, "to find out how we feel about each other.”

Love Time Relationships Heart Break

Book:Santa Fe Showdown

Source: Santa Fe Showdown

“Sparrows were an interesting bird. They had dialects unique to each region they inhabited. If Waterton had a sound, it was the lonely sparrow, keening for its mate. The trill was peaceful, but melancholy.”

Mystery Danika Stone Waterton Dark Divide Sparrow Bird Calls

Book:The Dark Divide

Source: The Dark Divide

“Unfollow after Follow causes consequences.”