AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
APPEARSverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
canvasman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
four-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
obliginglyadverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/
in accommodation
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
perishablenounUS /ˈperɪʃəbəl/
food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
SCENEnounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
SomewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat dazed and half sick with anxiety, he obeyed every instruction of his friend the clown.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
STRANGERnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
vannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading With considerable caution the fugitive had been smuggled into the van, under the very noses of his pursuers, so to speak.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE An hour after the conclusion of the performance David was on the road once more; not, as before, afoot and weary, but safely ensconced in one of the huge, lumbering "tableau" wagons used for the transportation of canvas and perishable properties.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boss canvasman, not the hardened brute that he appeared to be, had stored him away in the damp interior of the ponderous wagon, first providing him with dry blankets on which he could sleep with some security and no comfort.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was little space between his mountainous, shifting bed and the roof of the van; and there would have been no air had not the driver of the four-horse team obligingly opened a narrow window beneath the seat on which he rode.
