Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading “The postman bird just left it as he flew past.”

a small house with a single story

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading “A letter for me!” exclaimed the bunny uncle, as he opened and read it.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “A letter for me!” exclaimed the bunny uncle, as he opened and read it.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading “The postman bird just left it as he flew past.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It’s from Grandfather Goosey Gander.

covering with fine light hairs

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

mature male goose

From this reading It’s from Grandfather Goosey Gander.

a man of refinement

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

having or revealing stupidity

From this reading It’s from Grandfather Goosey Gander.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading It’s from Grandfather Goosey Gander.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “The postman bird just left it as he flew past.”

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

From this reading It’s from Grandfather Goosey Gander.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

and nothing more

From this reading “The postman bird just left it as he flew past.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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 “The postman bird just left it as he flew past.”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “A letter for me!” exclaimed the bunny uncle, as he opened and read it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

the brown fur of a muskrat

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “That’s nice.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading “A letter for me!” exclaimed the bunny uncle, as he opened and read it.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “The postman bird just left it as he flew past.”

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading “The postman bird just left it as he flew past.”

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “A letter for me!” exclaimed the bunny uncle, as he opened and read it.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading “That’s nice.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

possessive form of “tinker” — a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOMMIE TINKER’S DOG “UNCLE WIGGILY, here’s a letter for you,” called Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, to the rabbit gentleman, one morning, as he sat in the easy chair in his hollow-stump bungalow.