used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
confined by bonds
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
CuriositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
ExhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
LassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
Lesborough
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From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
PerformingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
PigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
Polglaze's
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From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
Roderick
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From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
Identical; not different.
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
sunshiny
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From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the show of 'The Lancashire Lass,''The Exhibition of the Performing Little Pigs,''Roderick Polglaze's Living Curiosities,' and 'The Show of the Giant Horse.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On the road leading to the town they passed several small shows bound for the same destination.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
at the time that
From this reading THE CIRCUS PROCESSION It was a bright, sunshiny morning when the theatre party reached Lesborough.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Augustus knew the proprietor of nearly every caravan that passed them, and they exchanged greetings by the way, and congratulated each other on the fine weather which seemed to be before them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not a cloud was to be seen in the sky, and Augustus was in capital spirits, for he thought that if the fine weather lasted, his profits would be larger than usual.
