used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
BALLOONnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
Darewell
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From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
most important element
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
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 Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
the force of workers available
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
Ned
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From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
in other respects or ways
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
a special situation
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
look attentively
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I want to watch 'em get the balloon ready," said Ned, after they had seen the main tent well under way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many came to watch the men put the big tent up, and the four chums were among this crowd.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was much to interest them in the way the canvas was handled, and to see what appeared a tangled mass of ropes and coverings be evolved into a big shelter, gay with flags and bunting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading UP IN A BALLOON It was a good thing the fair came during the vacation season, otherwise there would have been slim classes in the schools of Darewell, judging by the throng of boys and girls at the small city of tents, the next day.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading It seemed that every youngster in the county was on hand long before the time set for the opening.
