Chapter VI

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

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

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

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

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

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Billy chose some of the hot pease porridge and found it very good.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

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 Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

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

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

set up or found

From this reading Billy chose some of the hot pease porridge and found it very good.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Billy chose some of the hot pease porridge and found it very good.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

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

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

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

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

fasten with a hook

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

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

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

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

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

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

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

a large shallow dish used for serving food

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

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

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

deliver by singing

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Billy chose some of the hot pease porridge and found it very good.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

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

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."

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

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

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

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading PEASE PORRIDGE HOT Billy sat under the Singing Tree.

precisely as stated

From this reading Billy chose some of the hot pease porridge and found it very good.

a Caucasian

From this reading Then it sang, "Little fishey in the brook, papa caught it with a hook, mamma fried it in a pan and Billy ate it like a man," at the same time handing him a sizzling hot fish on a clean white platter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Immediately the tree commenced to sing, "Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot nine days old," and with a rustle of leaves it handed down three kinds of porridge.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading "Time for supper, isn't it, Mr. Tree?" he said; "I'm as hungry as a wolf."