Chapter VIII

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

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

do away with

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

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

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

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

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

surprising greatly

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

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

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

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

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

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

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

fearless and daring

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

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

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

-ing form of “chuck” — throw carelessly

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

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

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

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

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

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

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

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

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

let have

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

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

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

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

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

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

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

assign a label to; designate with a label

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

immediately past

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

staying power

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

hear with intention

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

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

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

a light shade of red

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

determined

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

a strong line

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

except for; apart from

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

carry out

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

express in words

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

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

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

with that or this or it

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

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

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

bound or secured closely

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

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

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

impossible to break especially under ordinary usage

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

previously unknown

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

except if; if not

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

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From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

an old word for “to”

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

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

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

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

From this reading Therefore it behooved them to listen to reason, and grant their reasonable requests ere it were too late, and the Handle were tied up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

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

From this reading Whereupon the Mill would stop, and the Stream would dry up, and the fleas would collapse, and other great miseries would come upon them.

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

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

a Caucasian

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading BARREN HOPES.—THE HANDLE TIED UP.—DEFEAT OF THE WHITE LEGS BY THE BLACK LEGS AND THE PINK EYED DOGS.—INVENTION OF THE WILL OF THE DOGS EXPRESSER.—THE INVENTION GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE FLEAS.—SANGUINE HOPES.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Therefore they sent down some of the big and bold dogs, to tell the fleas around the Tank that unless they would restore their allowance to what it was at first, and abolish the contribution of toes, and the chucking in of fainting dogs, and would grease the bearings of the Handle, and reduce the number of their working hours, and refuse to employ any dog that had not on the White Label, and would do and not do, many other things most astonishing to the fleas, the dogs would all take their White Labels and twist them all together into a most unbreakable rope, and therewith tie up the Handle with such unheard-of and untieable knots, that nobody on earth save the White Legs, would be able to release it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading SO at last the White Leg dogs, weary unto death with waiting for the fruit which came not on the barren fig tree of the big fleas’ “hearty good wishes,” resolved that they would _demand_ a larger allowance.