Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

later than; following

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

(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 BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

in addition

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

a youthful male person

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

give expression to

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Oh, I guess she will," said Sue.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But maybe mother won't let us do it."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "But maybe mother won't let us do it."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

by chance

From this reading "But maybe mother won't let us do it."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "But maybe mother won't let us do it."

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

information about recent and important events

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I guess she will," said Sue.

above and across; more than

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

plural of “playmate” — a companion at play

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Oh, I guess she will," said Sue.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

express in words

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But maybe mother won't let us do it."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

in or at the place that

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

which person or people

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I know Toby will like to deliver groceries and be a pony express," said the little boy to his sister.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "But maybe mother won't let us do it."

the act of harassing someone

From this reading But after his playmates had gone Bunny Brown began to do a little worrying.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading BAD NEWS The boys and girls, all of whom promised to buy as much as they could from Mrs. Golden and who also promised to tell their mothers at home that things could now be delivered from the little corner store, were bubbling over with fun and good-nature as they left the yard of Bunny and Sue where the "meeting" was held.