Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

in addition

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

any thing at all

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

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From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning.

expressive of low opinion

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

in an explicit manner

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

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From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

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From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

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From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

approval to do something

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

repeat a passage from

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

express in words

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

possessive form of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

the season of growth

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

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From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett gave up their green tickets at the turnstile, and entered the Zoological Society’s Gardens by the South Gate.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

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From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Illustrated with wood engravings by R. A. GARNETT I have to thank Mr. Arthur Waley for permission to quote from his translation of a poem by Wang Yen-shou, which appears in “The Temple and other Poems,” published by Messrs. Allen & Unwin.

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading I also wish to say that the Royal Zoological Society has always been the object of my respect and admiration, and that in this story, neither explicitly nor implicitly, is anything intended that could be regarded as derogatory to the Society in any sense.