used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
in a state of sleep
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
carefully weighed
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
cookienounUS /ˈkʊki/
any of various small flat sweet cakes (“biscuit” is the British term)
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
DISASTROUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
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 She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
FailingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
gingersnaps
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From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
JUMPverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
and nothing more
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
Maplewood
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From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
Mason'snounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
not any; not one
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
peeknounUS /piːk/
a secret look
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
the upper part of anything
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Failing in this, he determined to steal one if he could get it in no other way.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading So he cautiously crept up the back kitchen steps so he could peek in the open door to see if Diana was alone, but just as he reached the top step he had a surprise, for the Mason's big, spotted cat was curled up asleep under the window.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She smelt dog, opened her eyes and without a moment's hesitation bounded on his back.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Knowing Mrs. Mason's cook, Diana, to be considered the best cake and cookie maker in the whole village of Maplewood, he decided to run to the rear of the house and see if she would not give him one.
ZipverbUS /zɪp/
close with a zipper
From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
ZIP'S
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From this reading ZIP'S DISASTROUS JUMP As the doctor's buggy came to a standstill before Mrs. Mason's house, Zip smelt the delicious spicy odor of freshly baked gingersnaps wafted to his nostrils around the corner of the house from the kitchen.
