used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
Alice
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From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
bounceverbUS /baʊns/
spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
crutchnounUS /krʌtʃ/
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
a man of refinement
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
a young female
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
Longears
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
a light shade of red
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
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 FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
cut with a saw
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
a particular situation
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
in the near future
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
stovepipenoun
chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So, tossing up in the air his tall silk stovepipe hat, and letting it bounce three times on the end of his pink nose, Uncle Wiggily hurried off.
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
precisely as stated
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This something was what seemed to be a funny sort of flower vase, with two things sticking up in it, and on the end of them were two shoes.
a Caucasian
From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
WIGGILY
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
WILLIAM
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From this reading UNCLE WIGGILY AND FATHER WILLIAM One morning, soon after he had finished his breakfast, having taken his red, white and blue striped barber pole rheumatism crutch down from behind the clock, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the rabbit gentleman, started out from his hollow stump bungalow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
WonderlandnounUS /ˈwʌndərlænd/
a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The rabbit gentleman had not gone very far, over the fields and through the woods, before he saw something very strange indeed.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were quite a few friends of the little girl named Alice in Wonderland whom he had not yet met, and he hoped to have an adventure with one of them.
