used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FERRIS WHEEL AND FIRE Forest City was on fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
beckoningverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The wind was directly behind the blaze.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The wind was directly behind the blaze.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading FERRIS WHEEL AND FIRE Forest City was on fire.
confettinounUS /kənˈfeti/
small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could save this play place of the frightened thousands.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
without deviation
From this reading The wind was directly behind the blaze.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
exitsnounUS /ˈeɡzɪts/
plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
FERRIS
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From this reading FERRIS WHEEL AND FIRE Forest City was on fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FERRIS WHEEL AND FIRE Forest City was on fire.
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FERRIS WHEEL AND FIRE Forest City was on fire.
made afraid
From this reading Nothing could save this play place of the frightened thousands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
lathnounUS /læθ/
a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
roused to anger
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
a particular point in time
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
not any; not one
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could save this play place of the frightened thousands.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FERRIS WHEEL AND FIRE Forest City was on fire.
onrushnoun
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nothing could save this play place of the frightened thousands.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Nothing could save this play place of the frightened thousands.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
except for; apart from
From this reading Nothing could save this play place of the frightened thousands.
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
stucconounUS /ˈstʌkoʊ/
a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wind was directly behind the blaze.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing could save this play place of the frightened thousands.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Nothing could save this play place of the frightened thousands.
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
tindernounUS /ˈtɪndər/
material for starting a fire
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FERRIS WHEEL AND FIRE Forest City was on fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before it, beckoning it on, were tons of confetti, board walks, dry as tinder, and flimsy structures of stucco and lath.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading FERRIS WHEEL AND FIRE Forest City was on fire.
in or at the place that
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was directly behind the blaze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Realizing this, and fearing death from the blaze, the throngs that but a moment before were screaming with merriment now raced screaming and shouting with fear toward the back of the park where there were no exits, but where flimsy board fences would offer little resistance to their mad onrush.
