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Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's
Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.
And, on their part, Russ and Rose looked at daddy.
They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.
Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.
And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.
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Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.
/fɔːrθ ʌv ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ ˈdædi ˈbʌŋkər lʊkt æt hɪz ˈlɪtəl bɔɪ ənd ɡɜːrl/
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And, on their part, Russ and Rose looked at daddy.
/ənd ɑːn ðer pɑːrt rʌs ənd roʊz lʊkt æt ˈdædi/
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They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.
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Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.
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And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

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barns noun US /bɑːrnz/

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading “Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.”

Bunker noun US /ˈbʌŋkər/

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading “FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.”

daddy noun US /ˈdædi/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.”

Grandma noun US /ˈɡrændmɑː/

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading “They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.”

lumberman noun US /ˈlʌmbərmən/

a person who fells trees

From this reading “They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.”

Russ noun US /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 “And, on their part, Russ and Rose looked at daddy.”

tramp noun US /træmp/

a vagrant

From this reading “They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.”

worried adjective US /ˈwɜːrid/

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading “And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

BellnounUS /bel/

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

Bunker's

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From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

coatnounUS /koʊt/

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

didn't

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

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

FOURTHnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

JULYnounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

lotsnounUS /lɑːts/

a large number or amount

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/

a person who fells trees

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

meantverbUS /ment/

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Russ and Rose didn't know much about real estate--except that it meant houses and barns and fields and city lots.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY Daddy Bunker looked at his little boy and girl.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

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

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And, on their part, Russ and Rose looked at daddy.

papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And, on their part, Russ and Rose looked at daddy.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

RosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And, on their part, Russ and Rose looked at daddy.

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 And, on their part, Russ and Rose looked at daddy.

sadadjectiveUS /sæd/

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And, on their part, Russ and Rose looked at daddy.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

trampnounUS /træmp/

a vagrant

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were thinking of two things--the letter from Grandma Bell and Mr. Bunker's real estate papers that the tramp lumberman had carried off in the old coat.

worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading And they didn't know much about valuable real estate papers, but they did know their father was worried about something, and this made them feel sad.

Chapter 4 of Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's by Laura Lee Hope holds 137 sentences, grouped into 28 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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