Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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, suppose it doesn't mind."

(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.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

in a state of sleep

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading No room!" they cried out when they saw Alice coming.

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.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading No room!" they cried out when they saw Alice coming.

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.

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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, suppose it doesn't mind."

small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse," thought Alice; "only as it's asleep, suppose it doesn't mind."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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 [Sidenote: _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.

someone who makes and sells hats

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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, suppose it doesn't mind."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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.

roused to anger

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

march in a procession

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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, suppose it doesn't mind."

not any; not one

From this reading "No room!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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.

and nothing more

From this reading "Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse," thought Alice; "only as it's asleep, suppose it doesn't mind."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

above and across; more than

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "No room!

cut with a saw

From this reading No room!" they cried out when they saw Alice coming.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

express a supposition

From this reading "Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse," thought Alice; "only as it's asleep, suppose it doesn't mind."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

in or at that place or location

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

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

From this reading No room!" they cried out when they saw Alice coming.

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, suppose it doesn't mind."

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.

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.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading "Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse," thought Alice; "only as it's asleep, suppose it doesn't mind."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse," thought Alice; "only as it's asleep, suppose it doesn't mind."

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading [Sidenote: _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.

at the time that

From this reading No room!" they cried out when they saw Alice coming.