used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, yes, I suppose so, in a way," he admitted.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Well, yes, I suppose so, in a way," he admitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "But the more risky a thing is the better the public likes it."
a youthful male person
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
without stop or interruption
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, yes, I suppose so, in a way," he admitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
isn't
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From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
Joe
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From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
Joe's
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From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, I know," she sighed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "But the more risky a thing is the better the public likes it."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "But the more risky a thing is the better the public likes it."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, I know," she sighed.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Yes, I know," she sighed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, yes, I suppose so, in a way," he admitted.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
express a supposition
From this reading "Well, yes, I suppose so, in a way," he admitted.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
a special situation
From this reading "But the more risky a thing is the better the public likes it."
trapezenounUS /trəˈpiːz/
a swing used by circus acrobats
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Well, yes, I suppose so, in a way," he admitted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, yes, I suppose so, in a way," he admitted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAYS OF DARING Helen and Joe related their experiences since the former boy fish had left the circus, and Helen was as interested in Joe's new success as he was in her continued one with her trick horse.
an affirmative
From this reading "Well, yes, I suppose so, in a way," he admitted.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But your act is more risky than the one in the tank or on the trapeze, isn't it, Joe?" asked Helen.
