used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something had awakened him from a sound sleep.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
react verbally
From this reading "I think we are in," was the answer, meaning that the circus train had reached its destination.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
aroused or activated
From this reading Something had awakened him from a sound sleep.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading "I think we are in," was the answer, meaning that the circus train had reached its destination.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Something had awakened him from a sound sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Something had awakened him from a sound sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something had awakened him from a sound sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think we are in," was the answer, meaning that the circus train had reached its destination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think we are in," was the answer, meaning that the circus train had reached its destination.
Joe
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From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
JOE'S
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From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
Lascalla
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From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "I think we are in," was the answer, meaning that the circus train had reached its destination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "I think we are in," was the answer, meaning that the circus train had reached its destination.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Something had awakened him from a sound sleep.
the state of being asleep
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something had awakened him from a sound sleep.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Something had awakened him from a sound sleep.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think we are in," was the answer, meaning that the circus train had reached its destination.
Tonzo
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From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I think we are in," was the answer, meaning that the circus train had reached its destination.
trapezenounUS /trəˈpiːz/
a swing used by circus acrobats
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading JOE'S OFFER Joe Strong turned over in his berth in the circus sleeping car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At first he was not aware what it was, but as his brain cleared he realized that it was some sound of confusion outside the car.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are we?" he asked, for he saw Tonzo Lascalla, his trapeze partner, peering from between the curtains of his berth across the aisle.
