used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
have
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
for the reason that
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
Bunny's
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From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
Dad'snounUS /dædz/
possessive form of “dad” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
not accessible to view
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
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 There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
Lang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
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 Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
pettingnounUS /ˈpetɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bunny’s mother did not bear Dad’s name, as other boys’ mothers do; she was called Mrs. Lang, and lived in a bungalow on the outskirts of Angel City.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
in the near future
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
required or under orders
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RANCH I Soon after this it was time for Bunny to visit his mother.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in other ways the visit was embarrassing, because there were matters supposed to be kept hidden from Bunny, but which he could not help guessing.
at the time that
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
whereby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His mother was sweet, and gave him the petting which he missed at other times; “pretty little Mamma,” was her name for herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was an arrangement whereby she had a right to have Bunny with her one week in every six months; Bunny always knew when this time was approaching, and looked forward to it with mixed emotions.
