adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
acrobaticadjectiveUS /ˌækrəˈbætɪk/
vigorously active
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The music of the circus band stopped short.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
fun-provoking
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From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
funnyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌni/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
harlequinnounUS /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
idiosyncrasiesnounUS /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəsiːz/
plural of “idiosyncrasy” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
jesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
merry-hodgepodge
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From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
mirth-provoking
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From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
MudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The music of the circus band stopped short.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
sawdustnounUS /ˈsɔːdʌst/
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
SHADOWnounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
SHIVERSnounUS /ˈʃɪvərz/
plural of “shiver” — a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The music of the circus band stopped short.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The music of the circus band stopped short.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so they were.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading SHIVERS AND HIS SHADOW Half a hundred motley fools came trooping into the sawdust arena, their voices raised in song and shout.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And so they were.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Children screamed with delight, while their elders smiled a dignified approval of the grotesque, painted throng that trooped gayly down the uneven course.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mud clown, character clown, harlequin, fat boy, jester, funny rustic, vied with each other in mirth-provoking antics so aptly described by the circus press agent as a "merry-hodgepodge of fun-provoking, acrobatic idiosyncrasies of an amazing character."
