AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PHIL MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Tweetle!
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
EntrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PHIL MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Tweetle!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
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 Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
MAKESnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading PHIL MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Tweetle!
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PHIL MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Tweetle!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
paddocknounUS /ˈpædək/
pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
PHIL
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From this reading PHIL MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Tweetle!
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
ringmaster's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading In moved the procession for the Grand Entry, as the silken curtains separating the paddock from the big top slowly fell apart.
Tweetle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHIL MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Tweetle!
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Phil, from his lofty perch on the head of old Emperor, peering through the opening of the bonnet in which he was concealed, could not repress an exclamation of admiration.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Two rippling blasts from the ringmaster's whistle notified the show people that the performance was on.
