used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
put on clothes
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
dressing-tent
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From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Not exactly,” replied Jack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It isn’t time for the parade, is it?”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
the act of departing
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
HurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
I'd
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From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It isn’t time for the parade, is it?”
isn't
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From this reading “It isn’t time for the parade, is it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It isn’t time for the parade, is it?”
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
and nothing more
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
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 “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading “It isn’t time for the parade, is it?”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
with speed
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Not exactly,” replied Jack.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
express in words
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It isn’t time for the parade, is it?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
What's
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From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
which person or people
From this reading “What’s up?” asked several of the other performers, who were lounging about, or going over their trunks.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “I just thought I’d get ready, though,” for, though a number of the circus people knew something of his story, he did not think it wise to tell why he was going to dress up so early.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading JACK’S TRICK Hurrying to the dressing-tent, but taking good care not to get within sight of the professor, Jack quickly donned his clown suit.
