100,000
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From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
80,000
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From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
Aston
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From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
being joined in close association
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
broncosnounUS /ˈbrɑːŋkoʊz/
plural of “bronco” — an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
coadjutors
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From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The whole of the structure was comfortably heated by steam and illuminated by electric light.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
Cottonopolis
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From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
d'Or
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From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The whole of the structure was comfortably heated by steam and illuminated by electric light.
endearinglyadverb
in an adorable manner
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
equineadjectiveUS /ˈiːkwaɪn/
resembling a horse
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
at any time
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
four-footedadjective
having four feet
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading The whole of the structure was comfortably heated by steam and illuminated by electric light.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOME TRAIL.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The whole of the structure was comfortably heated by steam and illuminated by electric light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The whole of the structure was comfortably heated by steam and illuminated by electric light.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
mustangsnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋz/
plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
held or filled or in use
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
Ormonde
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From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
race-course
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From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The whole of the structure was comfortably heated by steam and illuminated by electric light.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The whole of the structure was comfortably heated by steam and illuminated by electric light.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
tepees
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From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME TRAIL.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE HOME TRAIL.
troupenounUS /truːp/
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
in or at the place that
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of the structure was comfortably heated by steam and illuminated by electric light.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading From London the Wild West visited Birmingham, where it occupied the Aston Lower Grounds; thence to Manchester--“Cottonopolis,” as it is endearingly called by its inhabitants--where the winter season was opened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the short space of two months the largest theater ever seen in the world was here erected by an enterprising firm of Manchester builders, together with a commodious building attached to it for the accommodation of the troupe, whose tents and tepees were erected under its shelter.
world-famed
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From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This building was built on the great race-course, where several times in the course of each year it is not uncommon for 80,000 or 100,000 persons to assemble; and the buildings in which Ormonde, Ben d’Or, Robert the Devil, and a thousand other world-famed equine wonders had taken their rest and refreshment, were now appropriated to the comfort of the broncos, mustangs, and other four-footed coadjutors of the Wild West.
