AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
BOLTnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
CLOUDSnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
clownishadjective
like a clown
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE CLOUDS "The old hen has laid an egg!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
uproariouslyadverb
in a hilarious manner
From this reading To the spectators it was just another clownish act, and they laughed uproariously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The performance was moving merrily on, the gasoline lamps shedding a bright glow over the golden haze of the circus tent, when a diminutive clown rushed into the arena bearing something in his arms.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading The circus people, however, realized at once that something not down on the bills was taking place, and they cast wondering glances at the little clown, who was dancing about in high glee.
