AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
Alice
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From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
arm-chair
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From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading No room!” they cried out when they saw Alice coming.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading No room!” they cried out when they saw Alice coming.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
doesn't
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From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
DormousenounUS /ˈdɔːrmaʊs/
small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
HarenounUS /her/
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 A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
HatternounUS /ˈhætər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
MadadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading No room!” they cried out when they saw Alice coming.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
Tea-Party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There’s _plenty_ of room!” said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No room!” they cried out when they saw Alice coming.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: “No room!
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Mad Tea-Party There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading No room!” they cried out when they saw Alice coming.
