used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
ACROBATnounUS /ˈækrəbæt/
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We are always looking for fresh talent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are always looking for fresh talent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The ringmaster stood near him, in charge of the ceremonies.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The ringmaster stood near him, in charge of the ceremonies.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading We are always looking for fresh talent.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
FULL-FLEDGEDadjective
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That's good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ringmaster stood near him, in charge of the ceremonies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading We are always looking for fresh talent.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The ringmaster stood near him, in charge of the ceremonies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
ringmasternounUS /ˈrɪŋmæstər/
the person in charge of performances in a circus ring
From this reading The ringmaster stood near him, in charge of the ceremonies.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
sawdustnounUS /ˈsɔːdʌst/
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
snappyadjectiveUS /ˈsnæpi/
apt to speak irritably
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The ringmaster stood near him, in charge of the ceremonies.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading We are always looking for fresh talent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
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From this reading That's good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FULL-FLEDGED ACROBAT The circus manager sat in a chair at the edge of a little sawdust ring that had been marked out for the occasion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are always looking for fresh talent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, then, my friends," observed this individual in a sharp, snappy way, "you people want a chance to get on as performers.
