used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
anew
From this reading Again the end of the season was drawing near.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
Brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But the circus with which Joe traveled did good business.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the circus with which Joe traveled did good business.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the circus with which Joe traveled did good business.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Again the end of the season was drawing near.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Again the end of the season was drawing near.
exaggeratingverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
fairsnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
horse-racing
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From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
Joe
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From this reading But the circus with which Joe traveled did good business.
Joe's
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From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Again the end of the season was drawing near.
information about recent and important events
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again the end of the season was drawing near.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
pumpkinsnounUS /ˈpʌmpkənz/
plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
Sampson
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From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
express in words
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Again the end of the season was drawing near.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it is not exaggerating to say that a good deal of it was due to Joe's fame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading But the circus with which Joe traveled did good business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again the end of the season was drawing near.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GOOD NEWS These were busy days in the circus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the circus with which Joe traveled did good business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fall was at hand, and in some places the Sampson Brother's Show had to compete with county fairs with their exhibitions of big pumpkins, fat pigs and monster ears of corn, to say nothing of the horse-racing.
