used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
Andy
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From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Blow was making up for the morning parade.
exhale hard
From this reading Billy Blow was making up for the morning parade.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
clown's
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From this reading He went straight to the clown's tent.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Billy Blow was making up for the morning parade.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went straight to the clown's tent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
MAILnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Billy Blow was making up for the morning parade.
march in a procession
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Billy Blow was making up for the morning parade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Billy Blow was making up for the morning parade.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
REGISTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He went straight to the clown's tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He went straight to the clown's tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REGISTERED MAIL Andy hurried back to the circus grounds the happiest boy on earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Billy Blow was making up for the morning parade.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy Blow was making up for the morning parade.
way-back
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From this reading Dressed up as a way-back farmer, he was to drive a hay wagon, breaking into the procession here and there along the line of march.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went straight to the clown's tent.
at the time that
From this reading Finally, when he had created a sensation, he was to drop his disguise and emerge in his usual popular ring character.
