AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
Bowser
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From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
BREEZEnounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
CoyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
FoxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
henhousenounUS /ˈhenhaʊs/
a farm building for housing poultry
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
henyard
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From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
HoundnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
how
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From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
jumpedverbUS /dʒʌmpt/
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
MISCHIEVOUSadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
Reddy
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From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
smarteradjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtər/
comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading It didn't enter his head that there might be a trap inside.
UpsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading THE MISCHIEVOUS LITTLE NIGHT BREEZE A little act of mischief can Upset the deepest, best laid plan.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading He didn't waste any time in pushing open the henyard gate.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was so eager to find out if the little door where in daytime the hens ran in and out of the henhouse was open, that he jumped inside the henyard just as soon as the gate was pushed open wide enough for him to enter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Reddy Fox was very pleased with himself as he thought how much smarter he was than Old Man Coyote.
