Chapter VII · Chapter 7

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

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

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

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

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

next to; at the side of

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

a small house with a single story

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

divisible by two

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

a hasty eater who swallows large mouthfuls

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

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

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

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

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

fasten with a hook

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

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

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

engage in

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

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

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

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

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

on one occasion

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

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

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

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

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

with little or no delay

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

with speed

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

with low volume

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

absolutely still

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

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

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

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

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

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

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Still Zip listened and looked in every tree and bush, to make sure the monkey was not hiding under the leaves, ready to pounce on him.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

up to a particular time

From this reading Zip lay quietly on the seat until the doctor had disappeared in the house, and then he quickly jumped out of the buggy, tiptoed across the street and quietly slipped under the fence.

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

From this reading Once under, he stood stock-still and listened, eyes up and ears alert to catch any sound or see any movement of his old enemies, the monkey and the parrot.

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

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading All was quiet in the front yard, and not even Polly's cage was to be seen swinging on its accustomed hook beside the front door.

close with a zipper

From this reading ZIP, PETER-KINS AND THE TURKEY GOBBLER Promptly at nine-thirty the next morning the doctor's carriage appeared in front of his patient's house opposite Miss Belinda's cottage.