Chapter V

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

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

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From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

later than; following

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

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

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

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

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

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

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

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From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

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From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

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 bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

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From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

relating to or resembling a cone

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

immunity from an obligation or duty

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

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From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

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From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

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

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

plural of “impurity” — worthless or dangerous material that should be removed

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

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

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

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

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

wood of a larch tree

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

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From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

attach to a support

From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

not any; not one

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

usually large hard-shelled seed

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

unusual or striking

From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

unusual or striking

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

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From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

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

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

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

From this reading --Basswood, or Tiel-tree.--The Poplar.--The Hemlock.--Beauties of its Foliage.--Uses.--Hickory.--The Fir-tree.--Spruce-tree.-- Its conical Form.--Uses.--American Larch.--Success of the Dukes of Athol in planting it on the Highlands of Scotland.

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

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-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 Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

the act of using

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

precisely as stated

From this reading The bark is very clean and smooth, of a light lead color, sprinkled with fine dots of black, so that it has a grayish appearance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

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

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading --Remarkable one on Mount AEtna.--Balm of Gilead.--Willow.--Ash.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Beech is a tree of no ordinary interest; first, as being more free from impurities than any tree with which we are acquainted.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Beech-trees.--Purity, Size, Fruit.--Efforts of Bears after the Nut.--The Uses to which its Leaves are appropriated.--Mr. Lauder's Testimony, &c.--Use of Wood.--Singular Exemption.--The novel Appearance of the Leaves of a Species in Germany.--Chestnut-tree.