used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
AcrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
(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 It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
didn't
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From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
Eeyore
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From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading I'm in a hurry, good-bye."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
ten 10s
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading I'm in a hurry, good-bye."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
Missage
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From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
MovesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
on one occasion
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
others
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From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
OwlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
Owl's
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From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
Pooh
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From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
RABBITnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
SCERCHING
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From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
in the near future
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
having a supporting base
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
they'll
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From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I'm leaving one for all the others," said Rabbit, "and telling them what it means, and they'll all search too.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
Wolery
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From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
showing curiosity
From this reading Pooh had had a Mysterious Missage underneath his front door that morning, saying, "I AM SCERCHING FOR A NEW HOUSE FOR OWL SO HAD YOU RABBIT," and while he was wondering what it meant, Rabbit had come in and read it for him.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading IN WHICH _Eeyore Finds the Wolery and Owl Moves Into It_ Pooh had wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, and was standing in front of what had once been Owl's House.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It didn't look at all like a house now; it looked like a tree which had been blown down; and as soon as a house looks like that, it is time you tried to find another one.
