        “I would think some objects would be handy, to demonstrate verbs,” Lyra said.  “Maybe a doll or two.  The creature’s face wasn’t very expressive, but it did use its forelegs to make gestures.  I bet it uses its hands like a juvenile dragon, for gripping and holding—maybe even for writing.  Spike makes a lot of hand and arm gestures.  Perhaps the creature does, too.”  She paused.  “If it’s bipedal, I suppose that would stand to reason.  It would be difficult to mimic that—I can stand on my hind hooves, but I certainly couldn’t keep it up for too long.”