used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
(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 plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
imperativelyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
engage in
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
rapid-growing
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From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
Swift-moving
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From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading Swift-moving trolley cars have added joy to the circus business, for they make accessible these remote localities.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Ten acres is the smallest piece of ground on which our circus can spread itself, and an unoccupied site of this size which has the requisite advantages is not always easy to find in these days of rapid-growing communities.
urbanadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrbən/
relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area
From this reading The spot chosen is generally rural in its situation--the claim on space makes this unavoidable--but it imperatively must be urban in convenience.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
at the time that
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EARLY SCENES ON THE LOT The selection of the place of exhibition is a duty which requires careful study and practical observation and involves a variety of considerations.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A plot which had all the conditions demanded the year before may be the foundation of many houses when the show arrives on its next visit.
