adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
AutumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
four-posternoun
a bed with posts at the four corners that can be used to support a canopy or curtains
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
Lawdy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
Mandy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
sakesnounUS /seɪks/
plural of “sake” — a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Lawdy sakes!” she cried, holding up a spangled dress, admiringly.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no sound from the sleeper, so Mandy ventured across the room on tiptoe and raised the shades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The drooping boughs of Autumn foliage lay shimmering against the window panes, and through them might be seen the grey outline of the church.
wispnounUS /wɪsp/
a small tuft or lock
From this reading THE church bells were ringing their first warning for the morning service when Mandy peeped into the spare bedroom for the second time, and glanced cautiously at the wisp of hair that bespoke a feminine head somewhere between the covers and the little white pillow on the four-poster bed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mandy glanced again toward the bed to make sure that the burst of sunlight had not wakened the invalid, then crossed to a small, rickety chair, laden with the discarded finery of the little circus rider.
