Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

(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 “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The music is furnished by the Little Citizens’ Brass Band.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

get temporarily

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading The music is furnished by the Little Citizens’ Brass Band.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The music is furnished by the Little Citizens’ Brass Band.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading The music is furnished by the Little Citizens’ Brass Band.

the state of being poorly illuminated

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Kindly refrain from making remarks during the exhibition.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading Kindly refrain from making remarks during the exhibition.”

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Kindly refrain from making remarks during the exhibition.”

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The music is furnished by the Little Citizens’ Brass Band.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The music is furnished by the Little Citizens’ Brass Band.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Kindly refrain from making remarks during the exhibition.”

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The music is furnished by the Little Citizens’ Brass Band.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Kindly refrain from making remarks during the exhibition.”

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The music is furnished by the Little Citizens’ Brass Band.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

not any; not one

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

resist doing something

From this reading Kindly refrain from making remarks during the exhibition.”

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Kindly refrain from making remarks during the exhibition.”

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

fine particles of wood made by sawing wood

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

carry out

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading “Ladies and Gentlemen,” began Uncle Ben, as he walked to the center of the ring.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “The first number on our programme will be the Great Circus Parade in which all members of the Side Shows and the regular circus will take part.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SAWDUST RING The audience felt the usual circus thrill as they took their places on the narrow board seats; the tent that always gives a twilight dimness to the inside of a circus arena was not in evidence, there being no canvas large enough to borrow for that purpose, but the ground was thickly sprinkled with sawdust for the performers’ circle.