used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
actor'snounUS /ˈæktərz/
possessive form of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
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From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
flapverbUS /flæp/
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
set up or found
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, kid."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading "Here, kid."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
not any; not one
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
not in physical motion
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I found those things in the handkerchief over near the dressing tent," explained Andy.
in the direction of
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I must have dropped them there, or they got kicked out under the flap in hustling the baggage around," cried the man.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading The speaker made a motion towards his side, as if reaching for a vest pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CIRCUS TALK Andy knew that the circus actor's vehement statement was an exaggeration, still there was no doubting the fact that he was intensely pleased and grateful.
