AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
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 THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
AlreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
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 The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
GETSnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
PILOTverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
shuntedverbUS /ˈʃʌntɪd/
past form of “shunt” — transfer to another track, of trains
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
SURPRISEnounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE PILOT GETS A SURPRISE The happiness of the day had been marred by the accident, but, like true circus men, all hands took the disaster in the matter-of-fact manner characteristic of their kind.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The performers were enjoying the novel experience of river traveling too thoroughly to turn into their berths early.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already wagons were rumbling down on the docks and cages were being quickly shunted into position for their journey down the river that night.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The show people, in couples and singly, took their way to the river, where they boarded the boats.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything moved with as much method as if the show had been traveling in this way from the beginning of the season.
