adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
CanoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
clown's
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From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
DAVIDnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
DoornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
dressing-tent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
figurativelyadverbUS /fɪˈɡjʊrətɪvli/
in a figurative sense
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
JENISON'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
Joey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
KissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
KitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
minionnounUS /ˈmɪnjən/
a servile or fawning dependant
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
PaddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
repertorynounUS /ˈrepərtɔːri/
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
sidewallnoun
the side of an automobile tire
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/
hurting
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading At night he rode over rough, muddy roads in the tableau wagon, stiff and sore from the violent exercise of the day,--for he was training in earnest to become a clown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the first place, he was kept so carefully under cover, literally as well as figuratively, that he seldom saw the light of day except at dawn or through the space between sidewall and top.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAVID JENISON'S STORY David's first week with the show was a trying one.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Throughout the forlorn, disquieting days he stayed close to the dressing-tent, always in dread of the moment when Blake or some other minion of the law would clap him on the shoulder and end the agony of suspense.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was learning the clown's songs, and singing with the chorus in such pieces as "I'll never Kiss my Love again behind the Kitchen Door," "Paddle your own Canoe," and others in Joey's repertory.
