used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
(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 And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
ANNAnounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
any thing at all
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
bignessnounUS /ˈbɪɡnəs/
the property of having a relatively great size
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
rid of obstructions
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
a long fixed look
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
the force of workers available
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
O'QUEEN
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From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
and nothing more
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
others
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From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He looked back of him, but only the canvas side of the tent met his gaze.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
SULT
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From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "GREAT SULT ANNA O'QUEEN" Jerry knew that he was in the circus tent although he had not expected it to be anything like that.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading A band was playing and hundreds and hundreds of persons, mostly children, were sitting on boards, each one raised a little higher than the others, and whistling and clapping their hands.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And clear around the tent were other sections of seats, all filled with men and women and children.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Eyes wide open with wonder at the smell and the bigness of the tent and the paraphernalia used by the performers, Jerry rose to his feet.
