Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am very well, thank you,” she said.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

at or in or to any place

From this reading I wonder if you have seen him anywhere, as you have been walking along?”

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I wonder if you have seen him anywhere, as you have been walking along?”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

a small house with a single story

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

a social unit living together

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

a man of refinement

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

the act of departing

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I wonder if you have seen him anywhere, as you have been walking along?”

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

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I wonder if you have seen him anywhere, as you have been walking along?”

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “You look well yourself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

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 TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I am very well, thank you,” she said.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I wonder if you have seen him anywhere, as you have been walking along?”

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

From this reading “I am very well, thank you,” she said.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading “How do you do, Mother Goose?” asked Mr. Longears, as he made a polite bow, taking off his tall silk hat.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading “I am very well, thank you,” she said.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

any of various drums with small heads

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

precisely as stated

From this reading “I am very well, thank you,” she said.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading I wonder if you have seen him anywhere, as you have been walking along?”

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

(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 “I am very well, thank you,” she said.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

at the time that

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

which person or people

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading I wonder if you have seen him anywhere, as you have been walking along?”

showing curiosity

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND TOM-TOM UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the nice rabbit gentleman, was going along through the woods one day, wondering what sort of an adventure he would have, when he met Mother Goose, who, as I have told you before, had come, with her large family of funny folk, to live in the forest near the hollow-stump bungalow of the bunny uncle.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “You look well yourself.