Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

anew

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading They had remembered Black Bear's wild Indians and the strange soldiers in blue.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading They had remembered Black Bear's wild Indians and the strange soldiers in blue.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading They had remembered Black Bear's wild Indians and the strange soldiers in blue.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

small rounded bread either plain or sweet

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading They had remembered Black Bear's wild Indians and the strange soldiers in blue.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rose rode on Laddie's pony, Pinky.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

the finger farthest from the thumb

From this reading Rose rode on Laddie's pony, Pinky.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Rose rode on Laddie's pony, Pinky.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading They had remembered Black Bear's wild Indians and the strange soldiers in blue.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

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 GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading They had remembered Black Bear's wild Indians and the strange soldiers in blue.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Russ and Rose had thought of something the night before, and they had planned this ride in order to do it.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

precisely as stated

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

in or at the place that

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

during the time that

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading They had remembered Black Bear's wild Indians and the strange soldiers in blue.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The two older Bunker children decided to try to find those strange people again, and the man and woman and baby at the brookside.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading RUSS BUNKER GUESSES RIGHT One morning, while Mother Bunker was amusing the four younger children in the house (for the twins and Margy and Mun Bun could not always go where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from the big ranch house on that very wagon-trail that had led them into such a strange adventure the first day of their stay on Cowboy Jack's ranch.