used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
(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 At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
Broxton
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From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
at any time
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
a boy or man
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
Grasscannon
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From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
highest in quality
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
gymnastnounUS /ˈdʒɪmnəst/
an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
a small worthless amount
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
Middletown
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From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
reinstatedverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
Snipper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Broxton had been following up the circus ever since his discharge, in the vain hope of being reinstated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At each of these places a big business was done, and at every performance Leo did better.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From Middletown the circus went to Dover, and then to Grasscannon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
which person or people
From this reading These two people were Jack Snipper, who remained as overbearing as ever, and Jack Broxton, the fellow discharged for intoxication.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young gymnast became a great favorite with all but two people in the “Greatest Show on Earth.”
