used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
BennynounUS /ˈbeni/
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
the act of departing
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
set up or found
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
heart-aches
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From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
Joe
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From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
a boy or man
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
the act of departing
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
motor-cycle
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From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
one's
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From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
the act of departing politely
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
SHAKYadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
in the near future
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
the season of growth
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
carry out
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
express in words
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHAKY BRIDGE Down the highway rode Joe Strong on his powerful motor-cycle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He did not look back after that final glance at the group of his circus friends, for, truth to tell, the parting had affected the lad more than he cared to admit.
Turton
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From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But one can not part from one's friends without a few heart-aches, and Joe found this out, somewhat to his sorrow.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had started the spring season with the circus with the intention of leaving to take up a new line of daring work as soon as Benny Turton could resume his place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still, Joe had not thought much of his departure--that is, he had not imagined he would feel it so.
