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Uncle Wiggily's Automobile

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Uncle Wiggily's Automobile is here in full — 493 sentences across 99 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.
_33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.
Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.
He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.
And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.
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Uncle Wiggily's Automobile

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Uncle Wiggily's Automobile is here in full — 493 sentences across 99 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/98 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.
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_33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.
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Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.
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He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.
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And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bedtime noun US /ˈbedtaɪm/

the time you go to bed

From this reading “_Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.”

extends verb US /ɪkˈstendz/

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading “_33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.”

Kat noun US /kæt/

the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant

From this reading “And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.”

Newark noun US /ˈnuːərk/

the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey

From this reading “_33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.”

reproduced verb US /ˌriːprəˈduːst/

past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading “_33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.”

slump verb US /slʌmp/

assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading “And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.”

squirrels noun US /ˈskwɜːrəlz/

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading “He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.”

Wow noun US /waʊ/

a joke that seems extremely funny

From this reading “And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

many years adjective + noun

In this reading “Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.”

around the corner preposition + article + noun counted as “around … corner”

In this reading “And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.”

across the street preposition + article + noun counted as “across … street”

In this reading “And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.”

rabbit gentleman noun + noun

In this reading “Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.”

kind permission adjective + noun

In this reading “_33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.”

lived near verb + particle counted as “live near”

In this reading “And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.”

in the Evening preposition + article + noun counted as “in … evening”

In this reading “_33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.”

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16

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From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

29

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From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

32

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From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

33

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

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

AutomobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Beckie

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

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

BEDTIMEnounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/

the time you go to bed

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

Billie

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

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

BownounUS /baʊ/

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

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Bushytail

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

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

CROWverbUS /kroʊ/

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

ducksnounUS /dʌks/

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Etc

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

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

EveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

a man of refinement

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

Jackie

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From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Johnnie

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From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

KatnounUS /kæt/

the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

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

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

Littletail

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

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Longears

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From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Neddie

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From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

NewarknounUS /ˈnuːərk/

the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

NewsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

niecenounUS /niːs/

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

OnceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/

in an original manner

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

Peetie

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From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

PICTUREnounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/

a young dog

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

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's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/

past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

Sammie

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From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

slumpverbUS /slʌmp/

assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

SORROWFULadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

STORIESnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Stubtail

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From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

Susie

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From this reading He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

thanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

UNCLEnounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

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

From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 He was related to Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, the squirrels, as well as being an Uncle to Sammie and Susie Littletail, his rabbit nephew and niece.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _33 full colored illustrations and 32 in black and white_ _16 full colored illustrations and 29 in black and white_ _Printed in the United States of America_ These stories appeared originally in the Evening News, of Newark, N. J., and are reproduced in book form by the kind permission of the publishers of that paper, to whom the author extends his thanks.

Wibblewobble

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From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

WIGGILY

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From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

WIGGILY'S

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From this reading _Author of_ "UNCLE WIGGILY BEDTIME STORIES", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S PICTURE BOOK", "UNCLE WIGGILY'S STORY BOOK", Etc.

WownounUS /waʊ/

a joke that seems extremely funny

From this reading And Uncle Wiggily lived near Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the puppy dogs, while, not far away was the home of the Wibblewobble family of ducks, and across the street, almost, around the corner by the old slump, were the Kat children, and Neddie and Beckie Stubtail, the nice bear children.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Uncle Wiggily's Automobile UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE SORROWFUL CROW Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was an old rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears.

Chapter 1 of Uncle Wiggily's Automobile by Howard Roger Garis holds 493 sentences, grouped into 99 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Uncle
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Wiggily
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