used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
in addition
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading IN THE GREAT KITCHEN Still the band played on.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN THE GREAT KITCHEN Still the band played on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
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From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GREAT KITCHEN Still the band played on.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading IN THE GREAT KITCHEN Still the band played on.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE GREAT KITCHEN Still the band played on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading IN THE GREAT KITCHEN Still the band played on.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
not in physical motion
From this reading IN THE GREAT KITCHEN Still the band played on.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GREAT KITCHEN Still the band played on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately, the injured portion was that occupied as dressing rooms and stables for the performers, so that few of the audience suffered more than fright.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Indeed, most of the spectators realized as Mr. Winters had done, the danger of panic and the wisdom of composure, so remained in their places.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also, with the same suddenness that had marked its rising the storm ended and the sun shone out.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The cavalcade paced round and round the ring, while a hundred workmen--it seemed--swarmed to the repair of the torn tent.
