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Chapter 5 of Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu's is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?" "Hush, Sue! Not so loud! He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon. "But it is a nice ride; isn't it?"
Chapter 5 of Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu's is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading “He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.”
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.”
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading “SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"”
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading “He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.”
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading “He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.”
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading “SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"”
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading “"Hush, Sue!”
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading “SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
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From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
a youthful male person
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it is a nice ride; isn't it?"
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush, Sue!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But it is a nice ride; isn't it?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But it is a nice ride; isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it is a nice ride; isn't it?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Not so loud!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "But it is a nice ride; isn't it?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so loud!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so loud!
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading "Hush, Sue!
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SURPRISING OLD MISS HOLLYHOCK "Aren't we having a fine ride, Bunny?"
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading He'll hear us!" whispered the little boy, as he and his sister cuddled down in among the boxes and baskets in the grocery wagon.
Chapter 5 of Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu's by Laura Lee Hope holds 115 sentences, grouped into 23 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 5 holds 115 sentences of Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu's, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.
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