used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
(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 This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading But, as we shall see, this arrangement did not long keep them from quarreling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
Buddie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as we shall see, this arrangement did not long keep them from quarreling.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
CoonsnounUS /kuːnz/
plural of “coon” — an eccentric or undignified rustic
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, as we shall see, this arrangement did not long keep them from quarreling.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
DISPUTEverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
DonkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
ENDEDadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
divisible by two
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
a social unit living together
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
quarrelingverbUS /ˈkwɑːrəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading But, as we shall see, this arrangement did not long keep them from quarreling.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, as we shall see, this arrangement did not long keep them from quarreling.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But, as we shall see, this arrangement did not long keep them from quarreling.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A LONG DISPUTE ENDED Such a queer company called for a queer table.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But, as we shall see, this arrangement did not long keep them from quarreling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
tiptoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But, as we shall see, this arrangement did not long keep them from quarreling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was long and narrow, and the dishes were placed all on one side.
at the time that
From this reading Steps led up to the other side for the waiters to ascend, for not one of the Coons was tall enough, even when he stood on tiptoes, to reach the top of the table from the floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The three Bears sat in the middle, with Buddie on the right and the Donkey on the left; and, in order to “keep peace in the family,” as the saying goes, Doctor Fox had been seated at one end of the table and Doctor Goose at the other.
