Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

anew

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

for the reason that

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

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From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

and nothing more

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

hard to endure

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

provide with power and authority

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.

at the time that

From this reading "Are you trying to rival Mr. Jefferson when he breaks a chain on his chest?" for this was one of the feats of the strong man.

during the time that

From this reading The show had reached the place only a little while before, there having been a delay because of a slight accident.

which person or people

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Most of the performers, with increased appetites, were wending their way to the dining tents, but Joe, with coat and vest off, with shoulders thrown back and head held high in the air, was taking in long breaths and expelling them again to the utmost capacity of his lungs.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading HELEN IS WORRIED Joe Strong stood in a secluded part of the circus lot early one morning before breakfast.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What in the world are you doing, Joe?" asked Helen, who was on her way to breakfast.