accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was to be no Christmas tree such as the Bunkers had had the previous Christmas in the North.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Mun Bun and Margy could remember that tree very clearly.
BunnounUS /bʌn/
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
BunkersnounUS /ˈbʌŋkərz/
plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
without doubt or question
From this reading Both Mun Bun and Margy could remember that tree very clearly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
your parents
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
JULYnounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
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 WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
Margy
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From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
Meiggs
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From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
Mun
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From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
not any; not one
From this reading There was to be no Christmas tree such as the Bunkers had had the previous Christmas in the North.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There was to be no Christmas tree such as the Bunkers had had the previous Christmas in the North.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
one's
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From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
PlantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading There was to be no Christmas tree such as the Bunkers had had the previous Christmas in the North.
rambles
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From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Both Mun Bun and Margy could remember that tree very clearly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was to be no Christmas tree such as the Bunkers had had the previous Christmas in the North.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had long since learned not to feel slighted if Mother Bunker decided that they were to stay near her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There was to be no Christmas tree such as the Bunkers had had the previous Christmas in the North.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
precisely as stated
From this reading Both Mun Bun and Margy could remember that tree very clearly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was sufficient mystery and expectation regarding the coming holiday celebrations at the Meiggs Plantation to excite the little folks in any case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN CHRISTMAS IS FOURTH OF JULY Mun Bun and Margy were too little always to accompany the older children on their rambles; but the two smallest Bunkers could be trusted to invent plays of their own when they might be left out of the older one's parties.
