- adorable: lovable
- braid: to weave together
- break: to reveal something
- case closed: thats the final word
- chase: to pursue
- chew on: bite with ones teeth
- claim: assert ones ownership
- cocker spaniel: a breed of dog
- crushed: shocked; upset
- doggy: dog
- drag: pull roughly using force
- exception: not conforming to the general rule
- flyer: small printed announcement
- for the day: for the rest of the day
- get ahold of: grab or seize something
- hang around: stay in the same place doing nothing
- have a thing about: have strong feelings about
- inseparable: very close to each other
- laundry room: room to do laundry
- mood: how one feels at a particular time
- nicely: in a kind manner
- rascal: mischievous person
- retire: to stop working more
- roasting-pan: used to roast something
- shelter: place that provides protection
- spare someone: save someone from something
- step aside: move aside
- top off: climax; to complete
- whim: odd notion or desire
- whine: complain in a self-pitying way
- worn-out: no longer fit for use