used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
AchillesnounUS /əˈkɪliz/
a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Yes; any time you want it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is breakfast ready?" asked Achilles.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading BREAKFAST IN THE CIRCUS TENT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading BREAKFAST IN THE CIRCUS TENT.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BREAKFAST IN THE CIRCUS TENT.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Is breakfast ready?" asked Achilles.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading BREAKFAST IN THE CIRCUS TENT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKFAST IN THE CIRCUS TENT.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes; any time you want it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Yes; any time you want it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An attendant was carrying in a plate of hot steak and potatoes from the cook tent near by.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Achilles entered the circus inclosure--the "lot," as it is generally called,--and made his way to a small tent situated not far from the one devoted to the performances.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; any time you want it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes; any time you want it."
