Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

give sanction to

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

next to; at the side of

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

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

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

formal or perfunctory politeness

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

a female human offspring

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

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

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

put on clothes

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

first in order of birth

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

the act of departing

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

plural of “hedgehog” — relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

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

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

of textiles; having a rough surface

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

a social unit living together

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

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

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

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

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

above and across; more than

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

possessing material wealth

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

cut with a saw

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

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

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

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

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

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

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

in the direction of

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading "Good evening, neighbours!" cried the Mole-mother pleasantly, for though she did not exactly approve of the Rat household, she always treated them with civility.

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

From this reading As she spoke they saw the two rats from the Inn coming towards them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

during the time that

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

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

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Oh, mother, I wish we were rich like the Hedgehogs," cried the eldest daughter, Emmie; "Wilhelm and Fritz are so fashionable, and on Berta's birthday they are going to give a grand coffee party, to which the Court Hedgehog is expected!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

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

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The elder--the proprietor of the Inn--in a peasant's dress with a pipe in his mouth, dragging a small sledge on which three infant rats were seated, wrapped in a fur rug, while their mother walked beside them, her homespun cloak trailing over the snow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, they won't ask us, so you had better not think too much about it," said the Mole-mother; "don't let your mind run on vanities."