used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
(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 Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
amphitheaternounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Behind the highest row of seats was a promenade, and in front of the lowest was another.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind the highest row of seats was a promenade, and in front of the lowest was another.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
Dr
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From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
expiringverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “expire” — lose validity
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
Fenton
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From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Behind the highest row of seats was a promenade, and in front of the lowest was another.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Behind the highest row of seats was a promenade, and in front of the lowest was another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Behind the highest row of seats was a promenade, and in front of the lowest was another.
merry-go-roundnounUS /ˈmeriɡoʊraʊnd/
a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
pop-corn
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From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading Behind the highest row of seats was a promenade, and in front of the lowest was another.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Behind the highest row of seats was a promenade, and in front of the lowest was another.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Behind the highest row of seats was a promenade, and in front of the lowest was another.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
stickyadjectiveUS /ˈstɪki/
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COUNTY FAIR The big amphitheater at the fair grounds was filled as completely and evenly as a new paper of pins.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Through the air floated that sweetest of all music to the childish ear--the unceasing wail of expiring balloons; and childish souls were held together in one sticky ecstasy of molasses candy and pop-corn balls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Around these circled a procession which, though constantly varying, held certain recurring figures like the charging steeds on a merry-go-round.
a late time of life
From this reading There was Dr. Fenton, in his tight Confederate suit; he had been circling in that same procession at every fair for twenty years.
