CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PEACOCK
PRESENT
Present
I peacock
you peacock
he/she/it peacocks
we peacock
you peacock
they peacock
Present continuous
I am peacocking
you are peacocking
he/she/it is peacocking
we are peacocking
you are peacocking
they are peacocking
Present perfect
I have peacocked
you have peacocked
he/she/it has peacocked
we have peacocked
you have peacocked
they have peacocked
Present perfect continuous
I have been peacocking
you have been peacocking
he/she/it has been peacocking
we have been peacocking
you have been peacocking
they have been peacocking
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I peacocked
you peacocked
he/she/it peacocked
we peacocked
you peacocked
they peacocked
Past continuous
I was peacocking
you were peacocking
he/she/it was peacocking
we were peacocking
you were peacocking
they were peacocking
Past perfect
I had peacocked
you had peacocked
he/she/it had peacocked
we had peacocked
you had peacocked
they had peacocked
Past perfect continuous
I had been peacocking
you had been peacocking
he/she/it had been peacocking
we had been peacocking
you had been peacocking
they had been peacocking
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will peacock
you will peacock
he/she/it will peacock
we will peacock
you will peacock
they will peacock
Future continuous
I will be peacocking
you will be peacocking
he/she/it will be peacocking
we will be peacocking
you will be peacocking
they will be peacocking
Future perfect
I will have peacocked
you will have peacocked
he/she/it will have peacocked
we will have peacocked
you will have peacocked
they will have peacocked
Future perfect continuous
I will have been peacocking
you will have been peacocking
he/she/it will have been peacocking
we will have been peacocking
you will have been peacocking
they will have been peacocking
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would peacock
you would peacock
he/she/it would peacock
we would peacock
you would peacock
they would peacock
Conditional continuous
I would be peacocking
you would be peacocking
he/she/it would be peacocking
we would be peacocking
you would be peacocking
they would be peacocking
Conditional perfect
I would have peacock
you would have peacock
he/she/it would have peacock
we would have peacock
you would have peacock
they would have peacock
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been peacocking
you would have been peacocking
he/she/it would have been peacocking
we would have been peacocking
you would have been peacocking
they would have been peacocking
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you peacock
we let´s peacock
you peacock
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
peacocked
Present Participle
peacocking
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
6 QUOTES WITH «PEACOCK»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
peacock.
Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock.
Genius and virtue are to be more often found clothed in gray than in peacock bright.
An example I often use to illustrate the reality of vanity, is this: look at the peacock; it's beautiful if you look at it from the front. But if you look at it from behind, you discover the truth... Whoever gives in to such self-absorbed vanity has huge misery hiding inside them.
At twenty a man is a peacock, at thirty a lion, at forty a camel, at fifty a serpent, at sixty a dog, at seventy an ape, at eighty a nothing at all.
To Paradise, the Arabs say, Satan could never find the way Until the peacock led him in.
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEACOCK»
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peacock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
peacock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Discusses the habits and characteristics of peafowls.
An eagerly-awaited, comprehensive and authoritative introduction to contemporary cosmology; for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
3
Three Hens and a
Peacock
When life on the Tucker farm is disrupted by the arrival of a peacock, whose shrieking and strutting bring many welcome visitors, the hens complain that they are doing all of the work until the hound suggests a trade.
4
A
Peacock in the Land of Penguins (Large Print 16pt)
A Peacock in the Land of Penguins brings to life the challenges of birds of different feathers trying to work together through the engaging story of Perry the Peacock and the other exotic birds who struggle to be themselves in the ...
Bj Gallagher Hateley Warren H. Schmidt,
2010
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Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
He wants to thank them, and say goodbye. In this riveting and heart-breaking book, acclaimed author Matthew Quick introduces Leonard Peacock, a hero as warm and endearing as he is troubled.
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The Crest of the
Peacock: Non-European Roots of Mathematics ...
"Enthralling.
George Gheverghese Joseph,
2011
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Peacock in Indian Art, Thought and Literature
The National Bird Of India Is The Peacock.
Examines some of the causes of suicide among teenagers and discusses ways to recognize potential victims and prevent this tragedy.
The White Peacock is a novel by D. H. Lawrence published in 1911. Lawrence started the novel in 1906 and then rewrote it three times. The early versions had the working title of Laetitia.
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The Lady And The
Peacock: The Life of Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma
Peter Popham's major new biography of Aung San Suu Kyi draws upon previously untapped testimony and fresh revelations to tell the story of a woman whose bravery and determination have captivated people around the globe.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEACOCK»
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peacock is used in the context of the following news items.
Jonnie Peacock and David Weir fail to repeat London Paralympic glory
Peacock was beaten in the T44 100m by American rival Richard Browne, ... in late October but Peacock, in his first Paralympic race of the year, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Forest dept fails to check peacock feathers trade
Even ten months after the sale and purchase of peacock feathers came under forest department's scanner, not a single action or inquiry has ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
Ryan Peacock missing: Teenage wakeboarding champ disappears …
Ryan Peacock, 18, went missing from Box End Park, Box End, Kempston in the early hours of this morning. After winning the Wakeboard ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Taris Savell: Prissy Peacock spreads its wings
If a business is successful, the next step is an obvious one: Expand. That's what Prissy Peacock Consignment has done. Owners Marsha and ... «Pensacola News Journal, Jul 15»
Leeds prepare for life after Jamie Peacock by landing Australia prop …
Leeds have signed Australia prop Keith Galloway on a three-year deal from NRL club Wests Tigers. Galloway, 29, will arrive for the start of next ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Peacock spotted trying to 'breed with his own reflection'
A promiscuous peacock has caused a stir at Hatton Shopping Village in Warwickshire, after attacking reflections of himself in shop windows ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
Peacock Turns Mouse: Comcast Talks Film, Theme Parks
The Peacock is turning into a Mouse, judging by Comcast's stellar Q2 results at its NBCUniversal's film division and theme parks. Cable TV ... «Investor's Business Daily, Jul 15»
Peacock loose; Hopewell hiring; Brecht on deck; BEN Column, July …
"Anyone loose their male Peacock? "I seen him Friday on my way home near Cape Bank at the intersection of Route 77 and Old Burlington ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
Jonnie Peacock hopes Anniversary Games can fuel Doha and Rio …
ATHLETICS: While he is more than happy to relive his London 2012 memories this weekend, Jonnie Peacock's real desire is to add to them in ... «Cambridge News, Jul 15»
Care Quality Commission tells Peacock Hay care home in Talke it …
MUST IMPROVE: Regulators found the seven-bed Peacock Hay unit in Talke under-staffed, lacking in leadership, and unresponsive to the ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»