Chapter I

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From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

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

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

for the reason that

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading e.p.dutton & co.

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

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

take in liquids

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

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From this reading e.p.dutton & co.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading e.p.dutton & co.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

the act of departing

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

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

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

and nothing more

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

make imperfect

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

a brief written record

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading e.p.dutton & co.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

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

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

express in words

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the sixteenth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

express in words

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

a special situation

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

the upper part of anything

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the twentieth in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the twenty-first in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

coming next after the twenty-second in position

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

precisely as stated

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

(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 Well, I should have told you that there are six cows who come down to Pooh’s lake every afternoon to drink, and of course they say “Moo” as they come.

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

From this reading This is a very fine name for a swan, because, if you call him and he doesn’t come (which is a thing swans are good at), then you can pretend that you were just saying “Pooh!” to show how little you wanted him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

at the time that

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

in or at the place that

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

which person or people

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”

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

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

produce a literary work

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

the act of creating written works

From this reading _First Edition Nov., 1924 Second Edition Dec., 1924 Third Edition 〃 1924 Fourth Edition 〃 1924 Fifth Edition 〃 1924 Sixth Edition 〃 1924 Seventh Edition 〃 1924 Eighth Edition Jan., 1925 Ninth Edition 〃 1925 Tenth Edition 〃 1925 Eleventh Edition 〃 1925 Twelfth Edition 〃 1925 Thirteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fourteenth Edition 〃 1925 Fifteenth Edition 〃 1925 Sixteenth Edition 〃 1925 Seventeenth Edition Mar., 1925 Eighteenth Edition 〃 1925 Nineteenth Edition 〃 1925 Twentieth Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-first Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-second Edition 〃 1925 Twenty-third Edition 〃 1925_ _Printed in the United States of America_ At one time (but I have changed my mind now) I thought I was going to write a little Note at the top of each of these poems, in the manner of Mr. William Wordsworth, who liked to tell his readers where he was staying, and which of his friends he was walking with, and what he was thinking about, when the idea of writing his poem came to him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will find some lines about a swan here, if you get as far as that, and I should have explained to you in the Note that Christopher Robin, who feeds this swan in the mornings, has given him the name of “Pooh.”