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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
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having fair knowledge of
From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
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be able to spare or give up
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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one or some or every or all without specification
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
have
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enter or assume a certain state or condition
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
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Bound written or printed works.
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
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BumpernounUS /ˈbʌmpər/
a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
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BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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CENTSnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
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ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
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chipmunknounUS /ˈtʃɪpməŋk/
a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
ColoredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
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an institution created to conduct business
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
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EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
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endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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Etc
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opinion or judgment
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
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moving swiftly
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
FoesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
FuzzyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌzi/
covering with fine light hairs
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
plural of “girl” — a young female
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GoggleverbUS /ˈɡɑːɡəl/
look with amazement; look stupidly
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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https
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ten 10s
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
IssuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
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a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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and nothing more
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
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(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
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lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
menagerienounUS /məˈnædʒəri/
a collection of live animals for study or display
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a form of address for a man
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
not any; not one
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
not one, and not any
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
by chance
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
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Postpaidadjective
used especially of mail; paid in advance
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Prettie
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the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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for that reason; with the result that
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having great beauty and splendor
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
SquirrelnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
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Squirrel's
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storybooknounUS /ˈstɔːribʊk/
a book containing a collection of stories (usually for children)
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StripenounUS /straɪp/
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
how something is done or how it happens
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
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the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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ten-acre
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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that's
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
TorontonounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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moved around an axis or center
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
a Caucasian
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which person or people
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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
Winston
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From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
won't
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From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading See https:// Author of “Bumper the White Rabbit”, “Bumper the White Rabbit in the Woods”, “Bumper the White Rabbit and His Foes”, “Bumper the White Rabbit and His Friends”, “Bobby Gray Squirrel”, “Bobby Gray Squirrel’s Adventures”, Etc.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, and that’s just what you would have to do if you went outside of the books.
wouldn't
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From this reading If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot—but no, ten acres wouldn’t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not a hundred acres.
Wuzz
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From this reading Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favored with an endless number of friends and relatives.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Colored Illustrations by Edwin J. Prettie The John C. Winston Company Chicago Philadelphia Toronto Issued in uniform style with this volume PRICE 65 CENTS EACH, Postpaid All little boys and girls who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all a jolly lot, brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won’t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, “I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.”
