used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
Benares
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
BravonounUS /ˈbrɑːvoʊ/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading CONCLUSION "Bravo!"
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Clever!"
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION "Bravo!"
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
plauditsnounUS /ˈplɔːdɪts/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
sawdustnounUS /ˈsɔːdʌst/
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
Thacher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
in the direction of
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
Wildwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Between them, hands joined in the group of three, Andy Wildwood imitated their graceful acknowledgment of the plaudits of the vast concourse in the great metropolitan amphitheatre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amid deafening applause, old Benares and Thacher retired from the sawdust ring, bowing profusely with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction.
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wildwood," declared Thacher, as they backed towards the performers' room, "you've made a hit."
