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

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.
At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.
"Where did Margy go?" asked Mrs. Bunker.
"I told her not to run back into the house."
"She didn't," said Norah.
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Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Six little Bunkers at Grandma Bell's is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.
Line 2
At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.
/æt ðə seɪm taɪm ˈmʌðər ˈbʌŋkər ˈɔːlsoʊ sɔː ðæt wʌn ʌv hɜːr ˈlɪtəl ɡɜːrlz wɑːz ˈmɪsɪŋ/
Line 3
"Where did Margy go?" asked Mrs. Bunker.
Line 4
"I told her not to run back into the house."
/aɪ toʊld hɜːr nɑːt tuː rʌn bæk ˈɪntuː ðə haʊs/
Line 5
"She didn't," said Norah.

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automobile noun US /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.”

Bunker noun US /ˈbʌŋkər/

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading “ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.”

Daddy noun US /ˈdædi/

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

From this reading “ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.”

depot noun US /ˈdiːpoʊ/

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading “ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.”

doll noun US /dɑːl/

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading “ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.”

Jerry noun US /ˈdʒeri/

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading “ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.”

noses noun US /ˈnoʊzɪz/

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading “ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.”

rose's noun US /ˈroʊzɪz/

possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading “ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Where did Margy go?" asked Mrs. Bunker.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I told her not to run back into the house."

BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

countverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading "Where did Margy go?" asked Mrs. Bunker.

didn't

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

From this reading "She didn't," said Norah.

DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading "Where did Margy go?" asked Mrs. Bunker.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading "I told her not to run back into the house."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I told her not to run back into the house."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I told her not to run back into the house."

JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

Margy

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

not able to be found

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

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

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Where did Margy go?" asked Mrs. Bunker.

Norah

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

From this reading "She didn't," said Norah.

nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

ROSE'SnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/

possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "I told her not to run back into the house."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "She didn't," said Norah.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "She didn't," said Norah.

Simms

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time Mother Bunker also saw that one of her little girls was missing.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "I told her not to run back into the house."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where did Margy go?" asked Mrs. Bunker.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading ROSE'S DOLL Daddy Bunker, who had started to "count noses," to make sure all his family was together, ready to start in the automobile with Jerry Simms for the depot, stopped suddenly when he found that little Margy was not with the other children.

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