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There seemed to be no end to this wood, and no beginning, and no difference in it, and, worse of all, no way out

There seemed to be no end to this wood, and no beginning, and no difference in it, and, worse of all, no way out

Kenneth Grahame
Differences, Woods, Way
Kenneth Grahame (2012). “The Wind in the Willows: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)”, p.36, Penguin

We shall creep out quietly into the butler's pantry--" cried the Mole. "--with out pistols and swords and sticks--" shouted ther Rat. "--and rush in upon them," said Badger. "--and whack 'em, and whack 'em, and whack 'em!" cried the Toad in ecstasy, running round and round the room, and jupming over the chairs.

Kenneth Grahame
Running, Moles, Ems

An errant May-fly swerved unsteadily athwart the current in the intoxicated fashion affected by young bloods of May-flies seeing life. A swirl of water and a 'cloop!' and the May-fly was visible no more

Kenneth Grahame
Fashion, Blood, Sea
Paul Brody, Kenneth Grahame (2015). “The Life and Works of Kenneth Grahame: A Biography and Collection of Grahame’s Work”, p.332, BookCaps Study Guides

There was the noise of a bolt shot back, and the door opened a few inches, enough to show a long snout and a pair of sleepy blinking eyes.

Kenneth Grahame
Eye, Doors, Long
Kenneth Grahame (2016). “Delphi Complete Works of Kenneth Grahame (Illustrated)”, p.50, Delphi Classics

He had got down to the bones of it, and they were fine and strong and simple.

Kenneth Grahame
Strong, Simple, Bones
Kenneth Grahame (2016). “The Wind in the Willows”, p.22, Xist Publishing

You are brave! For my sake, do not be rash!

Kenneth Grahame
Bravery, Brave, Sake
The Golden Age (1895) "The Burglars"

Well, very long ago, on the spot where the Wild Wood waves now, before ever it had planted itself and grown up to what it now is, there was a city - a city of people, you know

Kenneth Grahame
Long Ago, Cities, People
Kenneth Grahame (2012). “The Wind in the Willows: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)”, p.46, Penguin

A careful inspection showed them that, even if they succeeded in righting it by themselves, the cart would travel no longer. The axles were in a hopeless state, and the missing wheel was shattered into pieces.

Kenneth Grahame
Travel, Missing, Pieces
Kenneth Grahame (1908). “The Wind in the Willows”, p.42

It'll be all right, my fine fellow," said the Otter. "I'm coming along with you, and I know every path blindfold; and if there's a head that needs to be punched, you can confidently rely upon me to punch it.

Kenneth Grahame
Otters, Rely Upon, Needs
Kenneth Grahame (2016). “The Wind in the Willows”, p.39, Xist Publishing

The Mole had long wanted to make the I acquaintance of the Badger. He seemed, by all accounts, to be such an important personage and, though rarely visible, to make his unseen influence felt by everybody about the place.

Kenneth Grahame
Long, Important, Unseen
Kenneth Grahame (2016). “Delphi Complete Works of Kenneth Grahame (Illustrated)”, p.39, Delphi Classics

I'm such a clever Toad.

Kenneth Grahame
Clever, Toads

The whole wood seemed running now, running hard, hunting, chasing, closing in round something or - somebody? In panic, he began to run too, aimlessly, he knew not whither.

Kenneth Grahame
Running, Hunting, Woods
Kenneth Grahame (1908). “The Wind in the Willows”, p.54

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