used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
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a mountain or tall hill
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a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
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CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
costumedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːstuːmd/
dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class
From this reading The sympathies of every one were with that strange and outlandishly costumed stranger who seemed to have so much money and nerve.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
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describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
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divisible by two
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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widely known and esteemed
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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how
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Hur
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
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departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
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a particular point in time
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The sympathies of every one were with that strange and outlandishly costumed stranger who seemed to have so much money and nerve.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading The sympathies of every one were with that strange and outlandishly costumed stranger who seemed to have so much money and nerve.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
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not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
To move from a closed position.
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outlandishlyadverb
in an outlandish manner
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by chance
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PROGRAMMEnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
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any competition
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interpret something that is written or printed
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To recall to mind.
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RenownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
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only a very short time before
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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Smithers
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for that reason; with the result that
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The sympathies of every one were with that strange and outlandishly costumed stranger who seemed to have so much money and nerve.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The sympathies of every one were with that strange and outlandishly costumed stranger who seemed to have so much money and nerve.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The sympathies of every one were with that strange and outlandishly costumed stranger who seemed to have so much money and nerve.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
which person or people
From this reading The sympathies of every one were with that strange and outlandishly costumed stranger who seemed to have so much money and nerve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were leaning forward, some of them having even risen to their feet; they were staring with open mouth, scarcely breathing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There was no one there a bit more thrilled and interested than the spectators of Smithers’ World Renowned Circus at this supreme moment.
the person or people being spoken to
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