Dr. Cranium dropped the spoon in alarm.
1. Alarm
means
The alarm sounded to alert the firemen that there was a house ablaze.
2. Alarm
means
There was an expression of satisfaction in the old man's eyes.
3.
Expression means
The gift of flowers was an expression of his love for her.
4.
Expression means
John knew the candy store was on the next block.
5. Block
means
John tried to block the spoon that Dr. Cranium was bringing toward his lips.
6. Block
means
Suppose you tell me what the matter seems to be.
7. Matter
means
The sticky greenish matter on the spoon turned to chocolate as soon as it touched John's lips.
8. Matter
means