used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Quick," called Dickie to Nellie.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
DickienounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
set up or found
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
a man of refinement
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
the act of departing
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We must save him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
and nothing more
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must save him."
Nellie
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From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Quick," called Dickie to Nellie.
with speed
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
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 Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
except for; apart from
From this reading "We must save him."
sky-cracker
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From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
slam-bangadverb
in a careless or reckless manner
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Quick," called Dickie to Nellie.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must save him."
Wiggily
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From this reading Quickly he found Dickie and Nellie and told them the danger Uncle Wiggily was in.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Off they flew like the wind, carrying a grocery basket between them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Right under Uncle Wiggily they flew, and just as the sky-cracker was going to burst with a "slam-bang!" the old gentleman rabbit let go, and into the basket he safely fell and the sparrow children flew to earth with him.
