The phrase "ungainly fowl" typically refers to a bird that is awkward or clumsy in movement. It evokes an image of a bird that may not be graceful or agile, highlighting its less-than-ideal physical attributes. This expression can also metaphorically describe someone or something that appears out of place or awkward in a given context.
It means to be confused or puzzled or to be fooled
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* Artemis Fowl (2001) * Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident (2002 * Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code (2003) * Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception (2005) * Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony (2006) * Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox (2008) * Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel (2007) * Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident: The Graphic Novel (2009) * The Artemis Fowl Files (2004)
Artemis fowl lives in fowl manor, which is located in Ireland.
Here are all the Artemis Fowl books in order:Artemis FowlArtemis Fowl: The Arctic IncidentArtemis Fowl: The Eternity CodeArtemis Fowl: The Opal DeceptionArtemis Fowl: The Lost ColonyArtemis Fowl: The Time ParadoxArtemis Fowl: The Atlantis ComplexArtemis Fowl: The Last GuardianArtemis Fowl: The Last Guardian will be available in the Summer of 2012
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When the speaker describes the raven as an "ungainly fowl," he is emphasizing the bird's awkwardness and perhaps its eerie, unsettling presence. This description highlights the contrast between the raven's physical form and the weighty, ominous atmosphere it brings to the scene. The term "ungainly" suggests a lack of grace, contributing to the overall tone of unease and foreboding in the narrative.
"Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly,Though its answer little meaning - little relevancy bore;"Ungainly fowl means awkward bird, and the narrator is astonished that the bird answered his question even if the answer had little meaning.
Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking., Unsuitable; unprofitable., In an ungainly manner.
The word ungainly is an adjective. It means to be clumsy.
anorexic people are ungainly in fat
It means to be confused or puzzled or to be fooled
Can she not see that my hair has flattened against head in ungainly manner?
You mean synonym I believe.
the unbalanced man stumbled ungainly on the dance floor.
People stopped to stare at his energetic but ungainly movements on the dance floor.
I believe you mean "Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian". If so, yes.