Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

far away from home or one's usual surroundings

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

in addition

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

any thing at all

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Spring came, setting the streams to frothing over their bowlder-strewn beds.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

the lower side of anything

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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From this reading Spring came, setting the streams to frothing over their bowlder-strewn beds.

plural of “bullfrog” — largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Spring came, setting the streams to frothing over their bowlder-strewn beds.

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

plural of “chipmunk” — a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

move deeply

From this reading Moreover, he could hide away in it and no one could disturb him.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

apart from; not including

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

set up or found

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease

From this reading Spring came, setting the streams to frothing over their bowlder-strewn beds.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

covering with fine light hairs

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

a mass of hay piled up in a barn for preservation

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Moreover, he could hide away in it and no one could disturb him.

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

From this reading Moreover, he could hide away in it and no one could disturb him.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he could hide away in it and no one could disturb him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

not any; not one

From this reading Moreover, he could hide away in it and no one could disturb him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

many times at short intervals

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Spring came, setting the streams to frothing over their bowlder-strewn beds.

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

a coniferous tree

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

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

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Spring came, setting the streams to frothing over their bowlder-strewn beds.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

that is looked for

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

the season of growth

From this reading Spring came, setting the streams to frothing over their bowlder-strewn beds.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

not in physical motion

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Spring came, setting the streams to frothing over their bowlder-strewn beds.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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 DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

precisely as stated

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

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 DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

at the time that

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading He had not chosen the haymow this time in which to sleep the winter away, for he had found the most delightful den in the rocks,--a regular cave, which he had lined with armfuls of dry pine needles, till it was as snug and warm as anything he could desire.

a Caucasian

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

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

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The children still had the owl and the canary, and one day they discovered Ring-tail in the haymow with three kittens, but Wiggledy, now a well-grown pup, was their chief comrade, for Fuzzy-Wuzz had also disappeared.

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

From this reading DAPPLE’S SECRET AS winter approached, and Fuzzy wandered farther and farther afield, the bullfrogs wriggled deep into the mud to sleep the white months away, the trout he had so often caught sought the deepest water they could find, in the very bottom of the ice-covered lake, the birds flew further south, the chipmunks retired to the depths of their well-stocked burrows, the pine squirrels took to their hollow trees except when the sun shone warmest, and the mice crept so deep into the frozen ground that Fuzzy could not dig them out.