used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
(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 Many of them were dressed in ridiculous costumes and nearly all were masked.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Many of them were dressed in ridiculous costumes and nearly all were masked.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
disguisesnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/
plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Many of them were dressed in ridiculous costumes and nearly all were masked.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
at any time
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
fellowman
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From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
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 As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Many of them were dressed in ridiculous costumes and nearly all were masked.
Mazie
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From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Many of them were dressed in ridiculous costumes and nearly all were masked.
not any; not one
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
a human being
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Many of them were dressed in ridiculous costumes and nearly all were masked.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of them were dressed in ridiculous costumes and nearly all were masked.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading As for Johnny and Mazie, they had visited the park many times before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
look attentively
From this reading For these two it was enough to watch the actions of these people—of this crowd in their disguises.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The amusements were an old story, but the crowd was not.
which person or people
From this reading No crowd is ever tiresome to a person who has a keen mind and a true interest in the study of his fellowman.
