used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
acrobatnounUS /ˈækrəbæt/
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
ACROBATICSnounUS /ˌækrəˈbætɪks/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading ACROBATICS AND EQUESTRIANISM.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACROBATICS AND EQUESTRIANISM.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Children must be trained to the profession, and a long and arduous training it requires.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children must be trained to the profession, and a long and arduous training it requires.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
being joined in close association
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
EQUESTRIANISM
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From this reading ACROBATICS AND EQUESTRIANISM.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
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 Children must be trained to the profession, and a long and arduous training it requires.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Children must be trained to the profession, and a long and arduous training it requires.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Children must be trained to the profession, and a long and arduous training it requires.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Children must be trained to the profession, and a long and arduous training it requires.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
somersaultnounUS /ˈsʌmərsɔːlt/
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
not in physical motion
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is not expected, however, to recruit the ranks from such a class.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Children must be trained to the profession, and a long and arduous training it requires.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Children must be trained to the profession, and a long and arduous training it requires.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His ability may be limited to turning a single somersault, still he will be brought into the arena with the rest of the company and opportunity will be afforded him to do his best.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nearly every man connected with the ring work of a circus is an acrobat of one kind or other.
