used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
carryallnoun
a capacious bag or basket
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
DANELLO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
a social unit living together
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The road to the field was lined with pedestrians and filled with vehicles.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The road to the field was lined with pedestrians and filled with vehicles.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
set up or found
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
highest in quality
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
HippodromenounUS /ˈhɪpədroʊm/
a stadium for horse shows or horse races
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
hubsnounUS /hʌbz/
plural of “hub” — the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The road to the field was lined with pedestrians and filled with vehicles.
mud-specked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading The road to the field was lined with pedestrians and filled with vehicles.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
one of four equal parts
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road to the field was lined with pedestrians and filled with vehicles.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
rubber-tired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
the season of growth
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At a quarter of two they were returning to the circus ground, and not alone.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The road to the field was lined with pedestrians and filled with vehicles.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The mud-specked family carryall of the farmer or the spring wagon with boards forming extra seats for the accommodation of a large family rubbed hubs with the natty phaeton or rubber-tired station ’bus from the summer settlement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The vicinity for two weeks past had been well sprinkled with glowing posters advertising “America’s Greatest Circus and Hippodrome,” and now the result was in evidence.
WITNESSESnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading WITNESSES THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF “DANELLO” They found their dinners at the first house they applied at, and good, generous dinners they were.
