used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Professor Rosello was a broad-minded man, as well as a fair and generous one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
broad-mindedadjective
incapable of being shocked
From this reading But Professor Rosello was a broad-minded man, as well as a fair and generous one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But Professor Rosello was a broad-minded man, as well as a fair and generous one.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading But Professor Rosello was a broad-minded man, as well as a fair and generous one.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
I'm
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From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
Joe
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From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
a boy or man
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Professor Rosello was a broad-minded man, as well as a fair and generous one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Professor Rosello was a broad-minded man, as well as a fair and generous one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
Rosello
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From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Is it my show or----" "The circus," answered Joe, and he did not smile.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
a special situation
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
(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 OFF TO THE CIRCUS "Well?" questioned Professor Rosello, as Joe came back to the hotel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was rather serious about it, for in spite of what his friend had said Joe could but feel that the magician might be disappointed over the choice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Joe, I'm sure you did just the right thing!" he exclaimed, as he shook hands with the boy wizard, or rather with the former boy wizard, for the lad was about to give up that life.
