used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
EXTRAadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
Garry
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From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
march in a procession
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
the force of workers available
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
platformsnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrmz/
plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
ScoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Scores were trampled.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
stampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXTRA ENEMIES Hundreds of people joined in the shrieking, and a stampede from the seats started.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading Scores were trampled.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The music had stopped for an instant until the leader, true to tradition, called the men to order, and the musicians swung into a stirring march.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scores were trampled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
which person or people
From this reading Circus hands, aided by the performers who were on the platforms and in the rings, ran to the sides of the tracks and endeavored to keep the people in their seats.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The three chums were aghast for a minute, then Phil and Dick instinctively turned to Garry to see what he would do.
