Chapter XVII

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

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

later than; following

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

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

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

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

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

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

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

have

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

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

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

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

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

be in contradiction with

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

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

From this reading DR.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

in or to another place

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

brought together in one place

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

possessive form of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

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

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

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

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

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

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

a worthless lazy fellow

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

used to form the superlative

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

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

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

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

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

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 There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

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

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

in the near future

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

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

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

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

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

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

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

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

From this reading The audience that gathered to hear Doctor Goose was small indeed.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “Birds and quadrupeds,” began Doctor Goose, “my topic this week is The Evolution of--” “Fore!”

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

From this reading GOOSE’S LECTURE “Light house,” said the Great Huge Bear; after which remark he dropped off into another of his half-naps.

which person or people

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading There was Buddie, who really wished to hear the lecture; the Donkey, who would as soon hear it as not; the Rabbit, who was present under protest; Doctor Fox, wearing his most critical air, and prepared to contradict every third statement; the Bear, who would as soon be dozing there as elsewhere; the Yellow Dog, who came out of curiosity; and the Loon, who never missed a chance to shriek “Hear! hear!”