used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
(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 Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All was hurry and bustle in and around the circus tent.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading All was hurry and bustle in and around the circus tent.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
chariotsnounUS /ˈtʃeriəts/
plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
Colman's
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From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
CombinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading All was hurry and bustle in and around the circus tent.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
MenagerienounUS /məˈnædʒəri/
a collection of live animals for study or display
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE WRATH OF MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WRATH OF MR.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
the local environment
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
TARBOX
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From this reading TARBOX.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRATH OF MR.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading An immense tent, capable of containing six thousand spectators, had been erected, and presented a picturesque appearance.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was hurry and bustle in and around the circus tent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Colman's Grand Combined Circus and Menagerie, with its line of showy chariots, its collection of animals from all parts of the habitable world, and its general array of wonders, had pitched its tent in a large otherwise unoccupied lot in the eastern part of the town.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading THE WRATH OF MR.
