used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
Giles
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From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
the act of departing
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
immediately past
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
something that is lost
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
not able to be found
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
speculatorsnounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtərz/
plural of “speculator” — someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This season a few tickets had thus far been missing, but the number was not sufficient to cause a serious loss.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
except if; if not
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Fine weather favored the show, and the crowd at each performance was very large.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ON the following week the circus moved down through Pennsylvania.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “This is going to be a banner season,” said Giles, the treasurer, “unless we get tripped up as we were last season.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He referred to a serious matter, namely, that of thousands of stolen tickets, which during the previous summer had been secured and sold by outside speculators.
