used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
anew
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
bunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
BUTCHERverbUS /ˈbʊtʃər/
kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
at any time
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
a man of refinement
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
Longears
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
and nothing more
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
Peter-Peter
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From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
select carefully from a group
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
pumpkinnounUS /ˈpʌmpkɪn/
a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
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 THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
in the near future
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It had been raining for several days; in fact, ever since the bunny uncle had helped Peter-Peter pick up the pumpkin seeds.
precisely as stated
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading It was very wet in animal land.
in or at the place that
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That rain was only a shower, which was soon over, but the storm began again and had lasted ever since.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Uncle Wiggily had been caught out in the rain then, and had gone in the pumpkin shell, where Peter-Peter kept his wife very well.
WIGGILY
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BUTCHER IT was raining in animal land, where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice rabbit gentleman, lived.
