adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
acrobatsnounUS /ˈækrəbæts/
plural of “acrobat” — an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
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 Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
jacksnounUS /dʒæks/
a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
other's
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From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/
hurting
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next package contained a number of clay beggars.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading From another package he brought out a number of jumping jacks, imitations as it seemed of things Japanese.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two were fighting, one about to smash his clay pot over the other's head: another had his pot on his head for a lark, a third was eating from his, while others were carrying theirs in their hand.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading There were monkey acrobats made of clay, wire and skin, fastened to a small slip of bamboo.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One had a sore leg to which he called attention with open mouth and pain expressed in every feature.
