used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
(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 IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
Cutigliano
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
inclosed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
mushroomnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːm/
common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
Natale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
on one occasion
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
having a point
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
pulleynounUS /ˈpʊli/
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
move stealthily
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
dependable
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
a special situation
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
up to a particular time
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading IN THE RING IT took all of that first day and most of the next to get everything into shape for an exhibition on the second night after the arrival of the circus troop at Cutigliano.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
at the time that
From this reading The sun was just about to slip over the mountain rim in the west when everything was done, and it only remained to draw the stout ropes and hoist the canvas into position.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The turf had been removed from the ring, or round space inclosed by the low panels of wood, and the tent pole erected, by the time the canvas was mended and the side curtains were ready to be hung.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a fortunate thing that there was no wind that first evening, for if there had been even a stiff breeze there would have been no performance.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Natale was generally on hand when this was done, listening for the creaking of the pulley at the top of the pole, as the dull yellow canvas slowly rose into position, till, all at once, it spread like a queer, pointed mushroom over the green grass of the field.
