adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
Barebackadjective
riding without a saddle
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
BOYSnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
callboy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
clown's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
DimplesnounUS /ˈdɪmpəlz/
plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
Forrest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
GetverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
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 CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
hurlingnounUS /ˈhɜːrlɪŋ/
a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
LAURELSnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
loinsnoun
the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
paddocknounUS /ˈpædək/
pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
performer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/
in a prudent manner
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Little Dimples ran out at about the same time.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Little Dimples ran out at about the same time.
shiedverbUS /ʃaɪd/
inflected form of “shy” — start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
spangles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
tightsnounUS /taɪts/
skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Little Dimples ran out at about the same time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
WINverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS WIN NEW LAURELS "Bareback riders out!" shouted the callboy, poking his head into the dressing tent.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Phil Forrest, proud and happy, bounded out into the paddock, resplendent in pink tights, a black girdle about his loins, sparkling with silver spangles.
women's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
wreathed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do I look?" he questioned, his face wreathed in smiles.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Get out!" roared a clown, hurling a fellow performer's bath brush at the boy, which the youngster promptly shied back at the clown's head, then prudently made his escape to call Little Dimples in the women's dressing tent.
