used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
(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 Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
CricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
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From this reading DR.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
Field-Mouse
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From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
Field-Mouse's
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From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
GrasshoppernounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpər/
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
HopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
laurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
NeighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
sawsnounUS /sɔːz/
plural of “saw” — a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
shovelsnounUS /ˈʃʌvəlz/
plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
SqueakyadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːki/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
ToadnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Pa Field-Mouse has chosen this spot under the laurel bush," explained Uncle Squeaky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
in or at the place that
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
WHISKER'S
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From this reading WHISKER'S BUSY DAY Neighbour Field-Mouse's new bungalow was begun before sunrise next morning.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "First we must dig a cellar where he can store his winter's food."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Squire Cricket and Daddy Grasshopper brought their saws, Jack Rabbit and Mr. Hop Toad had shovels, and all the neighbors came with axes, hammers and other tools ready for work.
