used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
(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 A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
Bacon'snounUS /ˈbeɪkənz/
possessive form of “bacon” — back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
Carsham
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From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every hour the crowd went on slowly increasing, the noise and life of the fair strengthening.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Every hour the crowd went on slowly increasing, the noise and life of the fair strengthening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Every hour the crowd went on slowly increasing, the noise and life of the fair strengthening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every hour the crowd went on slowly increasing, the noise and life of the fair strengthening.
market-place
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From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
merry-go-rounds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Every hour the crowd went on slowly increasing, the noise and life of the fair strengthening.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every hour the crowd went on slowly increasing, the noise and life of the fair strengthening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
shooting-gallery
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From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading Every hour the crowd went on slowly increasing, the noise and life of the fair strengthening.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _AT THE FAIR_ "For a Crowd is not Company."--_Bacon's Essays_.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The High Street of Carsham, generally so quiet and deserted, was crowded and noisy enough that day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Every hour the crowd went on slowly increasing, the noise and life of the fair strengthening.
which person or people
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
wild-beast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A field between the street and the river was occupied by shows--a wild-beast show, a theatre, a shooting-gallery, and all the various amusements that attracted the country people who stood staring in groups, or wandered slowly in and out of one tent or another.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wide space in front of the old market-place was filled up with swinging boats and merry-go-rounds, and rows of booths ran down each side of the wide street next the pavement.
