Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

for the reason that

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

a small house with a single story

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

plural of “butcher” — a retailer of meat

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

a child's word for locomotive

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

travel across or pass over

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

divisible by two

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

a man of refinement

From this reading Uncle Peter is a very stout old gentleman.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

plural of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

disturbance usually in protest

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

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

From this reading Uncle Peter is a very stout old gentleman.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

and nothing more

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

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

From this reading Uncle Peter is a very stout old gentleman.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

plural of “squeeze” — the act of gripping and pressing firmly

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

dependable

From this reading Uncle Peter is a very stout old gentleman.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Uncle Peter always goes through the folding doors sideways and every time he sits down the man in the apartment below us kicks because we move the piano so often.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

precisely as stated

From this reading Uncle Peter is a very stout old gentleman.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

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

From this reading When he squeezes into our little flat the walls act as if they were bow-legged.

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

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

at the time that

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Just to even matters up Uncle Peter and his wife visit us from time to time in our amateur apartment in the Big Town.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT THE SERVANTS When Peaches and I get tired of the Big Town--tired of its noises and hullabaloo; tired of being tagged by taxis as we cross a street; tired of watching grocers and butchers hoisting higher the highest cost of living--that's our cue to grab a choo-choo and breeze out to Uncle Peter Grant's farm and bungalow in the wilds of Westchester, which he calls Troolyrooral.