used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is no time to ask a lot of questions, Vi."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
in addition
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't know," answered Russ, who was running with Rose.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "This is no time to ask a lot of questions, Vi."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
BunkersnounUS /ˈbʌŋkərz/
plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know," answered Russ, who was running with Rose.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
take in solid food
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know," answered Russ, who was running with Rose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know," answered Russ, who was running with Rose.
Laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
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 Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "This is no time to ask a lot of questions, Vi."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
Munson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
not any; not one
From this reading "This is no time to ask a lot of questions, Vi."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is no time to ask a lot of questions, Vi."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
patteredverbUS /ˈpætərd/
past form of “patter” — rain gently
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "This is no time to ask a lot of questions, Vi."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
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 Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
s'pose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is no time to ask a lot of questions, Vi."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "This is no time to ask a lot of questions, Vi."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSING BOY The four little Bunkers had finished their dinner before their father and Captain Ben had started to eat.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
VinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
in or at the place that
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
which person or people
From this reading "I don't know," answered Russ, who was running with Rose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Tad Munson, the "apple boy," had also completed his meal, and as the man came running in from the road, calling out that something was wrong down where the automobile had been left, Russ, Rose, Vi and Laddie, together with Tad, started after Mr. Bunker and Captain Ben.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What you s'pose it is?" asked Vi, as she pattered along with her twin brother, holding his hand.
