Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

later than; following

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It is better to drink from some low log, along the brook itself.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Its banks are muddy, too, and the water warm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Its banks are muddy, too, and the water warm.

-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is better to drink from some low log, along the brook itself.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

large harmless shiny black North American snake

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

shining intensely

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

plural of “crawl” — a very slow movement

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

an evil supernatural being

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

take in liquids

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is better to drink from some low log, along the brook itself.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

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From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

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

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is better to drink from some low log, along the brook itself.

very generous

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading It is better to drink from some low log, along the brook itself.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Its banks are muddy, too, and the water warm.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

a small lake

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

try to get or reach

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is better to drink from some low log, along the brook itself.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

the rays of the sun

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Its banks are muddy, too, and the water warm.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading "Do not drink at the pond" is a Squirrel maxim, for in it lurks the fearful Snapping Turtle and the grinning Pike.

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

From this reading Its banks are muddy, too, and the water warm.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Its banks are muddy, too, and the water warm.

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

From this reading And do not drink in the blinding sunlight, which makes it hard to see if danger is near; then, too, it is that the Blacksnake crawls out to seek some basking place in the hottest sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE BLACK DEMON NEXT in importance to the Squirrels, after the towering trees with their lavish bounty, was the brook that carried down scraps of the blue sky to inlay them with green moss, purple logs, and gold-brown stones, that sang its low, sweet song both day and night, and that furnished to the family their daily drink.