used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
bird-music
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From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
buzz-saw
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From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
Cheepsie
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From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
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 The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form 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 When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
fuzzyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌzi/
covering with fine light hairs
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
Hippity-Hop
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From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
JANnounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
and nothing more
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
staying power
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
on one occasion
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
purringverbUS /ˈpɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
SHORTY
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From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
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 "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
strokedverbUS /stroʊkt/
past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
toil-worn
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From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
having come into contact
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Melville was seated, and the Captain on a chair near by, Jan's head rested on the old man's knee and the toil-worn fingers stroked the dog's soft fur.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hippity-Hop rubbed against Jan's legs, purring like a noisy little buzz-saw, and Cheepsie flew down from his cage to perch first on the shoulder of the captain and then on Prince Jan's head, while a flood of bird-music filled the little room.
whinesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “whine” — a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish the children could see Jan now!" said Mr. Melville, and then he told the captain about finding Jan and the story in the paper that had brought the dog back to his master.
WoofnounUS /wuːf/
the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
From this reading PRINCE JAN VISITS SHORTY Jan reached the front gate and let out a ringing "Woof" of joy that brought the captain and Hippity-Hop out at once.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading The old man's arms went about Jan's neck, and the dog gave little whines of delight, his tongue touched the wrinkled hands, and his tail went around so fast that it did not look like a tail, but just a blur of fuzzy hair.
