adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS' SURPRISE "Come, Phil and Teddy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
BOYSnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS' SURPRISE "Come, Phil and Teddy.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS' SURPRISE "Come, Phil and Teddy.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS' SURPRISE "Come, Phil and Teddy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
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From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS' SURPRISE "Come, Phil and Teddy.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
SparlingnounUS /ˈspɑːrlɪŋ/
common smelt of Europe
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
SURPRISEnounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS' SURPRISE "Come, Phil and Teddy.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading THE CIRCUS BOYS' SURPRISE "Come, Phil and Teddy.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars, for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved from the cars.
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' SURPRISE "Come, Phil and Teddy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I want you to take a little walk with me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had finished their breakfast.
