used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
(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 But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
councillors
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From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
highest in quality
From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
honounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
Jane
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From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
play-act
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From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
on the contrary
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
Sammy
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From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
sillieradjectiveUS /ˈsɪliər/
comparative of “silly” — ludicrous, foolish
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
sleepier
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From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
squatted
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From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
up to a particular time
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
hard to endure
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Let us have a "greatest show on earth," with a circus and gymnastics, and a play-act to follow.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing was to be seen of Baby Jane but the top of her golden head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her boys and beasts were huddled close round, trying to help her with sleepy suggestions, mostly silly, for raising an army to convert the Bad Band of the Black Mountains.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading But as they squatted there on the soft sand in the drowsy warmth of the sun, the councillors began to grow sleepier and their counsels sillier, till suddenly-- 'What ho!' said Sammy, and they all woke up.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE GREAT CIRCUS On the morning after the wonderful escape from the ravine, the whole company were, for a while, rather quiet and subdued.
