used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
Alexis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
BunnounUS /bʌn/
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
From this reading THE WHISTLING WAGON Mun Bun smiled happily.
BunkersnounUS /ˈbʌŋkərz/
plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
at any time
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
give expression to
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading THE WHISTLING WAGON Mun Bun smiled happily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is fun!" said Mun Bun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
Jo's
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From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
junkman's
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From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
Laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
Mun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WHISTLING WAGON Mun Bun smiled happily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is fun!" said Mun Bun.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE WHISTLING WAGON Mun Bun smiled happily.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHISTLING WAGON Mun Bun smiled happily.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
WAGONnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE WHISTLING WAGON Mun Bun smiled happily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was more fun than he had ever expected to have at Aunt Jo's house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In fact, what little thinking he did about it was to the effect that he could have had a lot more fun by staying at Grandma Bell's.
WHISTLINGnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading THE WHISTLING WAGON Mun Bun smiled happily.
which person or people
From this reading Up he sat on the seat of the junkman's wagon, holding the reins as he had helped Russ or Laddie hold the reins on the big dog Alexis, who pulled the six little Bunkers in the express wagon.
