Chapter XI

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

react verbally

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

for the reason that

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

past form of “brain” — hit on the head

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

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From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

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From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

divisible by two

From this reading Nobody knew why he was going; nobody knew where he was going; indeed, nobody even knew why he knew that Christopher Robin _was_ going away.

every person

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

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From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

the act of departing

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

an event that happens

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

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

From this reading Nobody knew why he was going; nobody knew where he was going; indeed, nobody even knew why he knew that Christopher Robin _was_ going away.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nobody knew why he was going; nobody knew where he was going; indeed, nobody even knew why he knew that Christopher Robin _was_ going away.

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

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

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 Nobody knew why he was going; nobody knew where he was going; indeed, nobody even knew why he knew that Christopher Robin _was_ going away.

immediately past

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

go away from a place

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

for more time

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody knew why he was going; nobody knew where he was going; indeed, nobody even knew why he knew that Christopher Robin _was_ going away.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

on one occasion

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

by chance

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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 One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nobody knew why he was going; nobody knew where he was going; indeed, nobody even knew why he knew that Christopher Robin _was_ going away.

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

From this reading But somehow or other everybody in the Forest felt that it was happening at last.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

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

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

at the time that

From this reading One day when he felt that he couldn't wait any longer, Rabbit brained out a Notice, and this is what it said:

in or at the place that

From this reading Nobody knew why he was going; nobody knew where he was going; indeed, nobody even knew why he knew that Christopher Robin _was_ going away.

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

From this reading IN WHICH _Christopher Robin and Pooh Come to an Enchanted Place, and We Leave Them There_ Christopher Robin was going away.

which person or people

From this reading Even Smallest-of-all, a friend-and-relation of Rabbit's who thought he had once seen Christopher Robin's foot, but couldn't be quite sure because perhaps it was something else, even S. of A. told himself that Things were going to be Different; and Late and Early, two other friends-and-relations, said, "Well, Early?" and "Well, Late?" to each other in such a hopeless sort of way that it really didn't seem any good waiting for the answer.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Nobody knew why he was going; nobody knew where he was going; indeed, nobody even knew why he knew that Christopher Robin _was_ going away.