used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOE'S PROMISE Joe Strong gave a low whistle.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It expressed at once surprise and dismay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It expressed at once surprise and dismay.
BennynounUS /ˈbeni/
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading For Benny Turton was loved by every one in the circus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For Benny Turton was loved by every one in the circus.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading For Benny Turton was loved by every one in the circus.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It expressed at once surprise and dismay.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For Benny Turton was loved by every one in the circus.
communicated in words
From this reading It expressed at once surprise and dismay.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading JOE'S PROMISE Joe Strong gave a low whistle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
(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 He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It expressed at once surprise and dismay.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
Joe
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From this reading JOE'S PROMISE Joe Strong gave a low whistle.
JOE'S
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From this reading JOE'S PROMISE Joe Strong gave a low whistle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
held dear
From this reading For Benny Turton was loved by every one in the circus.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading JOE'S PROMISE Joe Strong gave a low whistle.
not any; not one
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
on one occasion
From this reading It expressed at once surprise and dismay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For Benny Turton was loved by every one in the circus.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading JOE'S PROMISE Joe Strong gave a low whistle.
cut with a saw
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading JOE'S PROMISE Joe Strong gave a low whistle.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It expressed at once surprise and dismay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His act was so peculiar that there was no professional jealousy against him, as there was against other performers, including Joe.
Turton
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From this reading For Benny Turton was loved by every one in the circus.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Benny Turton was loved by every one in the circus.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading JOE'S PROMISE Joe Strong gave a low whistle.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He looked at Helen, and saw in her eyes deep sorrow for the unfortunate youth.
