used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
subject to appointment
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
archerynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
ballad-singers
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From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
a youthful male person
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
dakiu
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From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
the first light of day
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
dog-hunting
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From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
set up or found
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
furrowedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːroʊd/
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
inu-o-mono
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From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
jugglersnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡələrz/
plural of “juggler” — a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
kisha
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From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
and nothing more
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
a full supply
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
retainernounUS /rɪˈteɪnər/
a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
have in common
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
not in physical motion
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
story-tellers
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From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
TheatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
tight-rope
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From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Theatres at that time were not known; but tight-rope performers, jugglers, dancers, story-tellers, and ballad-singers were in abundance, all doing a thriving trade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
nonexistent
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of them were farmers from the surrounding country; but a goodly share of strangers was not wanting, and all found plenty to interest them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
which person or people
From this reading Among the spectators was a party of three, who had come late in the day and who stood on a little knoll close to one of the entrances, looking at the feats of riding and of _kisha_ (archery on horseback), _dakiu_ (polo), _inu-o-mono_ (dog-hunting), and other sports.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The evening before the appointed day all the inns were filled to overflowing, and fresh visitors arrived far on into the night, only to be followed, with the dawn, by still greater crowds.
a late time of life
From this reading The group consisted of a tall, sinewy man of about thirty-five years, although his sad, furrowed face at first sight made him look much older, a boy not more than ten by his side, and behind these two one who was evidently an old retainer.
