used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
in a state of sleep
From this reading “He’s asleep,” whispered Buddie.
have
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
terminate
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
Buddie
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From this reading “He’s asleep,” whispered Buddie.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t wake him.”
Donkey's
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From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
take in solid food
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
divisible by two
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
opinion or judgment
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
He's
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From this reading “He’s asleep,” whispered Buddie.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Don’t wake him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
mildestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldəst/
superlative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
porridgenounUS /ˈpɔːrədʒ/
soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
rumpleverbUS /ˈrʌmpəl/
disturb the smoothness of
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “Don’t wake him.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading TROUBLES OF A BEAR The Bear was sitting on a wayside stump and looking up the road.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “He’s asleep,” whispered Buddie.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That is, he would have been looking up the road if his eyes had been open instead of shut.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For she could not quite bring herself to believe the Donkey’s statement that bears are the mildest creatures in the world, even if you don’t eat their porridge, and break their chairs, and rumple their beds, as the naughty old woman in the revised edition of the old story did.
