used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
bunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Go for a walk!" exclaimed Nurse Jane.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
FuzzyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌzi/
covering with fine light hairs
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
a man of refinement
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
hollow-stump
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
HORNER
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
I'll
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
a small worthless amount
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
Jane
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From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
Longears
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
muskratnounUS /ˈmʌskræt/
the brown fur of a muskrat
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
not any; not one
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
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 JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know I did," answered the bunny uncle, "but no adventure happened to me then.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
(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 AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
at the time that
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
WIGGILY
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND JACK HORNER "Well, I think I'll go for a walk," said Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, one afternoon, when he was sitting out on the front porch of his hollow-stump bungalow.
Wuzzy
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From this reading He had just eaten a nice dinner that Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper, had gotten ready for him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Mr. Longears, excuse me for saying so, but you went walking this morning."
