adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Can't you suggest anything else?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That's when they are going to get the money.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
Can't
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From this reading Can't you suggest anything else?"
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
don't
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From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
else
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From this reading Can't you suggest anything else?"
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
FIREverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That's when they are going to get the money.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading That's when they are going to get the money.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading That's when they are going to get the money.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
RINGSnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
Sparling's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Can't you suggest anything else?"
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That's when they are going to get the money.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That's when they are going to get the money.
THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading That's when they are going to get the money.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THROUGH RINGS OF FIRE "If there should happen to be a wind we might cut a rope or two and let the big top down on them," suggested parade manager.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; it would put them out of business for the night performance, but we don't want them to fill up for the afternoon show.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, Sparling's show is bigger and better known than ours, and showing there the same day we are liable to get the worst of it.
