used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
BrightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
being one more than seven
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading In the wind the gay flags fluttered.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading In the wind the gay flags fluttered.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In the wind the gay flags fluttered.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
coins made of gold
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
a light shade of red
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
REMEMBERSverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
UMBOO
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From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
Wang
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From this reading "And so this is the circus, is it?" asked Umboo, as his friend, Wang, and he were led up to the tents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here and there were men selling pink lemonade and peanuts.
at the time that
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
a Caucasian
From this reading UMBOO REMEMBERS Brightly in the sun gleamed the white tents.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In the wind the gay flags fluttered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Around the green grass were the big wagons--wagons that needed eight or ten horses to pull, wagons shining with gold and silver mirrors--heavy, rumbling wagons, which Umboo and the other elephants had to push out of the mud when the horses could not pull them.
