used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
BassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
big-wheeled
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From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
a youthful male person
From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/
plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
eager-eyed
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From this reading And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
etc
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From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children.
Joe
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From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children.
the force of workers available
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
mettlesomeadjective
having a proud and unbroken spirit
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children.
TrapezenounUS /trəˈpiːz/
a swing used by circus acrobats
From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
trumpetedverbUS /ˈtrʌmpətɪd/
past form of “trumpet” — proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading And looking at it all was a vast throng of eager-eyed men, women and children.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the rumble of big-wheeled wagons, now and then an elephant trumpeted or a lion gave a hungry roar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bass drums were booming, snare drums were rattling, above them sounded the shrill notes of the bugles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Author of "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard," "Joe Strong on the Trapeze," etc.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Gay banners fluttered, glistening spears flashed with points of light, gaily attired women and men sat on the backs of swaying, ugly camels, or galloped on mettlesome steeds.
