used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
(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 But it was not at all strange in New York.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And that, without asking for any money.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading And that, without asking for any money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it was not at all strange in New York.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
BUNNYnounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not at all strange in New York.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And that, without asking for any money.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
how
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From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was not at all strange in New York.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
engage in
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
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 There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading And that, without asking for any money.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But it was not at all strange in New York.
not any; not one
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not at all strange in New York.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
with speed
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
taxicabsnounUS /ˈtæksikæbz/
plural of “taxicab” — a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was not at all strange in New York.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They get used to looking out for themselves, learn how to make their way about, and they often go in taxicabs alone.
which person or people
From this reading There are many children in that big city, and often they go about by themselves, some who are no larger than Bunny and Sue.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And that, without asking for any money.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading But it was not at all strange in New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BUNNY ORDERS DINNER You may think it strange that the man on the taxicab automobile would so quickly help Bunny Brown and his sister up into his machine and give them a ride.
