Chapter XVII

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

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

(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 There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

in addition

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

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

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

have

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

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

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

the act of consuming food

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

coins made of gold

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

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

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

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

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

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

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

the power associated with a juju

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

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 THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

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 THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

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

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

impressive in appearance

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

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

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

a thick sweet sticky liquid

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

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

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

of the highest quality

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

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

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

plural of “waffle” — pancake batter baked in a waffle iron

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

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

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Besides these, there are many trees such as we all know--hickory, oak, and apple trees, and maple trees, from which maple sugar comes.

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

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading But, being guided by this Wicked Fairy whom he could not see, the King was not aware of this.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE KING AND THE RUBBER TREE Now, in the forests of the Island of Gee-Whiz are very many sorts of trees--palm trees, tall and stately, with parasols at their tops; juju trees, with rough, sticky sides and long, slender leaves; and strawberry trees, not in the least resembling our little creeping vines.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.

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

From this reading It was, of course, from the sugar-maple tree that Zuzu had drawn the syrup for the Waffles; and that, of course, was the kind of tree into which the King should have cut with his little gold ax.

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

From this reading There are also orange trees, with ripe yellow oranges, and trees with fruit resembling chocolate éclaires, all ready for eating, and other trees which bear fruit much like a charlotte russe.