Chapter I

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

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

the formal act of approving

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

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

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

recognizable; marked

From this reading "Then, it is decided," said the venerable Mr. Tapir.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

divisible by two

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

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

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

in a gay manner

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

plural of “kangaroo” — any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

plural of “leopard” — the pelt of a leopard

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

hear with intention

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

a text browser

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

the light of the Moon

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

information about recent and important events

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

above and across; more than

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

express the need or desire for

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout

From this reading "Then, it is decided," said the venerable Mr. Tapir.

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then, it is decided," said the venerable Mr. Tapir.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Something had to be done" "Fireflame gasped out his news in one breath" "They grabbed the baby stork and dragged him down to the edge of the roof" It was a beautiful evening in the forest, and under the moonlight there was a great gathering of friends.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

impressive by reason of age

From this reading "Then, it is decided," said the venerable Mr. Tapir.

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

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

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

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Elephant, and the Kangaroos, the Foxes, and the handsome Leopards, even sprightly little Miss Lynx, and a number of the aristocratic jungle Deer were seated, all in a great circle, around the pleasant pool which shone in the moonlight, and displayed the loveliest of lilies afloat upon its surface.

during the time that

From this reading _The author is especially indebted to Mr. Read Hersey for valuable suggestions and criticism in the preparation of this book._ "At her special request, Mr. Frog played for her, not too fast, on his elegant flute" "'Listen, listen, listen,' said the mocking-bird" "While the gay old foxes were in the next room, Mrs. Rabbit slipped out"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "Off through the big woods the little foxes trotted gaily behind their mother" "His mother was in a great state of delight over him, of course, and his stately father eyed him with approval" "The birds met in a great meeting.