used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, there is one thing about it, they can't crowd you," answered Dick.
ACTSnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, there is one thing about it, they can't crowd you," answered Dick.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
BILLSnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
bottomsnounUS /ˈbɑːtəmz/
plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
can't
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From this reading "Well, there is one thing about it, they can't crowd you," answered Dick.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
set up or found
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
Frozzler
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From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
Giles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a snide, sure," said Sam.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
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 Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, there is one thing about it, they can't crowd you," answered Dick.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
coated with paint
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is a snide, sure," said Sam.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "This is a snide, sure," said Sam.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
snideadjectiveUS /snaɪd/
expressive of contempt
From this reading "This is a snide, sure," said Sam.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "This is a snide, sure," said Sam.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well, there is one thing about it, they can't crowd you," answered Dick.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
a special situation
From this reading "Well, there is one thing about it, they can't crowd you," answered Dick.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a snide, sure," said Sam.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Giles Frozzler had had imitation chair bottoms painted on the long boards used for seats and each of these buttons was numbered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ACTS NOT ON THE BILLS It was now almost time for the ring performance to begin.
(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 "Well, there is one thing about it, they can't crowd you," answered Dick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
at the time that
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick had purchased so-called reserved seats for the crowd, paying an additional ten cents for each seat, but when they reached the tent with the ring they found that the reserved seats were merely a creation of fancy on the part of the circus owner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, there is one thing about it, they can't crowd you," answered Dick.
