used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, there isn't a fire, Norah" answered Mrs. Bunker.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
on or to one side
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter, Mrs. Bunker?" asked Norah.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading "What's the matter, Mrs. Bunker?" asked Norah.
BunkersnounUS /ˈbʌŋkərz/
plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
FiremennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
goin
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From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
isn't
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From this reading "No, there isn't a fire, Norah" answered Mrs. Bunker.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
LADDIE'S
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From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter, Mrs. Bunker?" asked Norah.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "What's the matter, Mrs. Bunker?" asked Norah.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, there isn't a fire, Norah" answered Mrs. Bunker.
Norah
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From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
Norah's
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From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
O'Grady
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From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
RIDDLEverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
cut with a saw
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
Simms
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From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Firemen and policemen, aside from Jerry Simms, were Norah's two chief heroes.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter, Mrs. Bunker?" asked Norah.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LADDIE'S NEW RIDDLE Norah O'Grady, the cheerful cook for the six little Bunkers, saw their mother hurrying out of the house with Rose.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Is there a fire, and are ye goin' for a policeman?"
