used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then Bunny spoke, while all the others kept silent.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “Patter, go drive those cows out!
the act of consuming food
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Patter, go drive those cows out!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Then Bunny spoke, while all the others kept silent.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
others
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From this reading Then Bunny spoke, while all the others kept silent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Patter, go drive those cows out!
PatternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading “Patter, go drive those cows out!
Patter's
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From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
by chance
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
SELLINGnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Then Bunny spoke, while all the others kept silent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Then Bunny spoke, while all the others kept silent.
not in physical motion
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Bunny spoke, while all the others kept silent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Patter, go drive those cows out!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
TICKETSnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
the upper part of anything
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
a source of difficulty
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Bunny stooped down, took hold of Patter’s head and turned it so the dog could look straight at the distant cows in the corn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They could be seen walking in among the rows of corn, tramping down much of it, and eating what they wanted.
in or at the place that
From this reading SELLING TICKETS Though it was perhaps half a mile from where Bunny and his chums and the farmer stood to the field of corn where the cows were causing such trouble, still the animals were in plain sight, for they were up on top of a hill.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then Bunny spoke, while all the others kept silent.
