used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
how long something has existed
From this reading "Oh, look at Russ!" cried Rose, the sister nearest him in age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
BELL'SnounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
BUNKERSnounUS /ˈbʌŋkərz/
plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, look at Russ!" cried Rose, the sister nearest him in age.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How funny he did it!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "One, two, three, four, five, six!"
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "One, two, three, four, five, six!"
FRED'S
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "How funny he did it!"
GRANDMAnounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, look at Russ!" cried Rose, the sister nearest him in age.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
How
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From this reading "How funny he did it!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How funny he did it!"
JO'S
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, look at Russ!" cried Rose, the sister nearest him in age.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading "Oh, look at Russ!" cried Rose, the sister nearest him in age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, look at Russ!" cried Rose, the sister nearest him in age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One, two, three, four, five, six!"
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Oh, look at Russ!" cried Rose, the sister nearest him in age.
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 Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Oh, look at Russ!" cried Rose, the sister nearest him in age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
somersaultnounUS /ˈsʌmərsɔːlt/
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "One, two, three, four, five, six!"
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "One, two, three, four, five, six!"
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading AUTHOR OF "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT AUNT JO'S," "SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT UNCLE FRED'S," ETC.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
at the time that
From this reading Russ Bunker counted thus, pointing his finger at five children in turn, until he reached himself, when he stooped down and turned a somersault on the floor of the attic.
