used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you weigh the milk?” asked Jack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one corner was a big tank, partly filled with milk.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
cansnounUS /kænz/
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one corner was a big tank, partly filled with milk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you weigh the milk?” asked Jack.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
Ferd
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From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In one corner was a big tank, partly filled with milk.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jack was interested in what followed.
Fred
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From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
GreetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one corner was a big tank, partly filled with milk.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Jack was interested in what followed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
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 JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading In one corner was a big tank, partly filled with milk.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Greeting with a cheery “good morning” the man in charge, Fred proceeded to lift out his cans of milk to the platform of a scale.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading In one corner was a big tank, partly filled with milk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one corner was a big tank, partly filled with milk.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading “Do you weigh the milk?” asked Jack.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jack was interested in what followed.
in or at the place that
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JACK AT THE CIRCUS Ferd drove the wagon up to one of the buildings where a low, broad platform opened into a room with a concrete floor, about which stood many milk cans.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you weigh the milk?” asked Jack.
