used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Henley was wisely keeping his own counsel.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
clothing in general
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But Henley was wisely keeping his own counsel.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
DillnounUS /dɪl/
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
drawing-cards
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From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
freaksnounUS /friːks/
plural of “freak” — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
Fred
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From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
Henley
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From this reading But Henley was wisely keeping his own counsel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
conformity or harmony
From this reading But Henley was wisely keeping his own counsel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
engage in
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Henley was wisely keeping his own counsel.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
and nothing more
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The purchase of the circus furnished amusement for the village for many a day afterward.
wagnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Henley was wisely keeping his own counsel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
which person or people
From this reading During the month that followed the event every citizen who had any appreciation for the droll things of life looked in at the store and had some dry remark to make in regard to the deal.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading But Henley was wisely keeping his own counsel.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Fred Dill, the clerk of the court and wag of the place, had a new suggestion to make each day as he went to his work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were certain village freaks he declared who would be drawing-cards on the road and who would work simply for their board and clothes.
