Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

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

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

become of; happen to

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

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

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

at any time

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

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

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

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

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

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

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

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

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

rapid and indistinct speech

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

not one, and not any

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

with low volume

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

the season of growth

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

carry out

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

precisely as stated

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

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

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

which person or people

From this reading That large monkey who has been sitting in a corner very quietly spies the brilliant flowers.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He begins to move slowly and stealthily; then, with a sudden wild spring, almost before you realize what has happened, he has grabbed the bright flowers, torn them out, and danced back to the very highest corner of his cage, where, jabbering with delight, he picks the petals off one by one, and lets them float down to the ground.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading He is big, so none of the others dare take his prize from him; but woe betide any little monkey who finds such a treasure.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Stand near with a hat trimmed with flowers, and you will not have to wait long to prove it.

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS--_continued_ We are now not far from the monkey house, where there are great cages the height of a room, with bars filled in by wire to prevent the monkeys from getting their little hands through to snatch, for if ever any saying was justified it is that one, 'as mischievous as a monkey'; yet, in spite of the bars, mischief is sometimes done.