used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANCE REMARK Joe Strong had succeeded.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And it had proved to be a thrilling exploit.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
Brader
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From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A CHANCE REMARK Joe Strong had succeeded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading And it had proved to be a thrilling exploit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CHANCE REMARK Joe Strong had succeeded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it had proved to be a thrilling exploit.
Joe
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From this reading A CHANCE REMARK Joe Strong had succeeded.
Joe's
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From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
motor-cycle
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From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
established beyond doubt
From this reading And it had proved to be a thrilling exploit.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A CHANCE REMARK Joe Strong had succeeded.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A CHANCE REMARK Joe Strong had succeeded.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading A CHANCE REMARK Joe Strong had succeeded.
possessing sweep
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
express in words
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading And it had proved to be a thrilling exploit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Brader and his men were excited too, but in a milder manner, for they had seen the preliminaries of Joe's performance, and knew what to expect.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Joe could tell that by the wave of excitement which swept over the big crowd outside.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading He had demonstrated that he could ride his motor-cycle across a high wire, and that was what he had set out to do.
