used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't let's go in!"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't let's go in!"
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
Golden's
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From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
I'm
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From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
let's
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From this reading "Don't let's go in!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
PUPILnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
express in words
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But now Mrs. Golden was not in sight, though the groans that came from behind one of the counters seemed to tell that she was there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
at the time that
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
which person or people
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, Bunny, I'm afraid!" whispered Sue, standing in the opened door with her brother.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A NEW PUPIL Though Bunny Brown and his sister Sue had not often bought things in Mrs. Golden's store, they knew the woman who kept the place, and she knew them, for she often called them by name as they passed when she was out in front.
