Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

plural of “bug” — general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux

From this reading Did you ever notice the seeds of the castor oil plant?”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

without stop or interruption

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading Did you ever notice the seeds of the castor oil plant?”

at any time

From this reading Did you ever notice the seeds of the castor oil plant?”

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading “They look exactly like bugs!”

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Mary Frances exclaimed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Mary Frances exclaimed.

the act of departing

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

engage in

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

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 HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary Frances exclaimed.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

used to form the superlative

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Did you ever notice the seeds of the castor oil plant?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Did you ever notice the seeds of the castor oil plant?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

by chance

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

a small hard fruit

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading Did you ever notice the seeds of the castor oil plant?”

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

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

carry out

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading “They look exactly like bugs!”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Almost,” Bet nodded; “probably to make some bird think it’s going to have a fine meal.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

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

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading HAVE A SEAT ON A TOAD STOOL “MOTHER NATURE has taught plant mothers many secrets as to how to take care of their babies,” Bet continued, “but perhaps her most amusing trick is the wrapping of certain seed babies in seed cases which look like worms or bugs.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did you ever notice the seeds of the castor oil plant?”