used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I want you to--" "No more going after giants," interrupted.
(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 I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading I want you to--" "No more going after giants," interrupted.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
the act of departing
From this reading I want you to--" "No more going after giants," interrupted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want you to--" "No more going after giants," interrupted.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading I want you to--" "No more going after giants," interrupted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
Koku
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "No matter.
merry-go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I want you to--" "No more going after giants," interrupted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
not any; not one
From this reading "No matter.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
an amount of time
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
male cat
From this reading Tom.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you to--" "No more going after giants," interrupted.
which person or people
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It's too dangerous, and I haven't time--" "No, it has nothing to do with giants," spoke Mr. Period, as he glanced up at Koku, who towered over him as he sat on the box near Tom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I want you to--" "No more going after giants," interrupted.
