Chapter XX

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

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

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

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

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

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

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

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

for the reason that

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Side by side they made their way through the deep forest.

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

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Side by side they made their way through the deep forest.

a social unit living together

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

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

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

possessive form of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

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

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

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

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

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

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

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

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

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From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

a conventional name for a fox used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Side by side they made their way through the deep forest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

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

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

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

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Side by side they made their way through the deep forest.

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

From this reading Side by side they made their way through the deep forest.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Side by side they made their way through the deep forest.

very small

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

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

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

precisely as stated

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

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

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Side by side they made their way through the deep forest.

a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

plural of “weasel” — a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky

From this reading Although Tiny had been taught to shun weasels, he had become quite fond of Winkie, because he was bright and active.

a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

From this reading Winkie came from a family of very bloodthirsty and suspicious character, but Miss Hare’s teachings had made him as gentle as Weenie Mouse.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.

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

From this reading On Saturday afternoon Tiny and Winkie Weasel went out for a frolic in the forest beyond the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Reynard Redfox had almost recovered from his severe cold, but he stayed at home, thinking of the golden summer so near at hand with its red strawberries and wild grapes.