AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
AUDIENCEnounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
Cahill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
Forrest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
FRIENDLYadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
kindheartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While there were many town people there the greater part of the audience, which nearly filled the big tent, was composed of visitors from the country.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Cahill, after her tumble, had been picked up by the lads who insisted that she shake the trunk of Emperor before he left the lawn.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A FRIENDLY AUDIENCE The afternoon performance had passed without a hitch.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And now that she had seen the afternoon show, taking a motherly pride in the performance of her boys, as she proudly called them, the kindhearted woman sat down to a meal in the cook tent, which proved one of the most interesting experiences of her life.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Great applause greeted the performances of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, but the two Circus Boys were saving their best efforts for the evening performance when all their friends would be present.
