advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
benefactorsnounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
CAMEverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
CRASHverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
Forrest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His first duty was to get some money from Mr. Sparling and send it back to his benefactors.
SparlingnounUS /ˈspɑːrlɪŋ/
common smelt of Europe
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His friends, the farmers, had not only given him food and lodging, but had advanced him enough money for his fare through to join the show.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE CRASH CAME There was rejoicing on the part of his fellows, and relief in the heart of Mr. Sparling when, along toward noon next day, Phil Forrest came strolling on the circus lot at St. Joseph.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading This done, Phil repaired to the owner's tent where he knew Mr. Sparling was anxiously waiting to hear what had happened to him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Phil went over the circumstances in detail, while Mr. Sparling listened gravely at first, then with rising color as his anger increased.
