Chapter VII

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

(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 But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

travel across or pass over

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We shall get there some day."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We shall get there some day."

the act of departing

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

third-person singular of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

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

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

not any; not one

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

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

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

with speed

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall get there some day."

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading We shall get there some day."

reflect brightly

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading There was a broad track, almost as broad as a road, leading from the Outland to the Forest, but before it could come to the Forest, it had to cross this river.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall get there some day."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

in or at the place that

From this reading For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, "There is no hurry.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading IN WHICH _Pooh Invents a New Game and Eeyore Joins In_ By the time it came to the edge of the Forest the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly.