used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
from appearances alone
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
a youthful male person
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
CANVASnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading UNDER THE CANVAS.
canvas-men
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From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
centre-pole
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From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
dressing-tent
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From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
obtain
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
engage in
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
Micawberish
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From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
move upward
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
sawdustnounUS /ˈsɔːdʌst/
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
showmen
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From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE CANVAS.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading He has been told that if he is caught at such a trick the showmen will drag him to the dressing-tent and fill his hair full of powdered sawdust.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE CANVAS.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knows that if the canvas-men give him a good chance he can crawl in under the cloth and make his way up through the seats.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He may not have a cent to pay the admission, but he has Micawberish hopes that far surpass any money value that might be placed upon a small boy, that something will turn up to gain him admission to the show.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The one great wish of the small boy's heart, as he stands at a respectful distance from the ticket wagon watching the huge canvas rise and sink--apparently with as much ease as the flag flies from the top of the centre-pole--is to get inside the tent before the band begins to play.
