adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DESERTED VILLAGE But Teddy had distinguished himself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
CarnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
clamorings
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From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
deednounUS /diːd/
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
DESERTEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE DESERTED VILLAGE But Teddy had distinguished himself.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading THE DESERTED VILLAGE But Teddy had distinguished himself.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
Forrest
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From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DESERTED VILLAGE But Teddy had distinguished himself.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
heelsnounUS /hiːlz/
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE DESERTED VILLAGE But Teddy had distinguished himself.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
McAlister
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From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
Phil
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From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
showmannounUS /ˈʃoʊmən/
a person skilled at making effective presentations
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
showmen
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From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading THE DESERTED VILLAGE But Teddy had distinguished himself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESERTED VILLAGE But Teddy had distinguished himself.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The showmen guilty of the deed were many, many miles away by that time, engaged in other similar occupations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
TryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
unfurlverbUS /ənˈfɜːrl/
unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
VILLAGEnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE DESERTED VILLAGE But Teddy had distinguished himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading At McAlister, a booming western town, the opposition were still hard on the heels of Car Three.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When the town awakened next morning there were loud clamorings for the arrest of the showman who had dared to unfurl a circus advertisement from the top of the city's flag pole.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Try as he would Phil Forrest was able to shake them off no longer than a few hours at a time.
