Chapter XXXVI

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am looking to see if any flowers are growing in the woods.”

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “You may ask, and I will tell you,” politely answered Mr. Longears.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I am looking to see if any flowers are growing in the woods.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

a small house with a single story

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading “I am looking to see if any flowers are growing in the woods.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

covering with fine light hairs

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

a man of refinement

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading “I am looking to see if any flowers are growing in the woods.”

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “I am looking to see if any flowers are growing in the woods.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “You may ask, and I will tell you,” politely answered Mr. Longears.

the brown fur of a muskrat

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

clean or organized

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

above and across; more than

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

in a polite manner

From this reading “You may ask, and I will tell you,” politely answered Mr. Longears.

plural of “pussy” — obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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 PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I am looking to see if any flowers are growing in the woods.”

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

express in words

From this reading “You may ask, and I will tell you,” politely answered Mr. Longears.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading “I am looking to see if any flowers are growing in the woods.”

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

which person or people

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “You may ask, and I will tell you,” politely answered Mr. Longears.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE PUSSIES UNCLE WIGGILY LONGEARS, the kind old rabbit gentleman, was hopping along in the woods in front of his hollow-stump bungalow one morning, and, every now and then, he would stoop over and look at the ground.

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

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What are you doing, Wiggy, if I may ask?” inquired Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady, who kept the bungalow nice and neat for the bunny uncle.