used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
clownsnounUS /klaʊnz/
plural of “clown” — a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading The clowns were washing off the grease paint.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
set up or found
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading The clowns were washing off the grease paint.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
made-upadjective
having been paved
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
the force of workers available
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading The clowns were washing off the grease paint.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He found scores of the men performers getting off their ring outfits and putting on their regular garments.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK HAS ENEMIES The circus performance was almost over.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading The clowns were washing off the grease paint.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jack went to the tent where he had made-up as a clown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were getting ready for the chariot and other races which would bring the program to an end.
