used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
(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 THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
ArabianounUS /əˈreɪbiə/
a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
ARENAnounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning the whole town was in excitement.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
divisible by two
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Early in the morning the whole town was in excitement.
fighting-ground
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From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
Moharrem
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From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning the whole town was in excitement.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
SaharanounUS /səˈherə/
the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
semi-circular
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From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARENA The first day of the month Moharrem had now arrived and the arrangements had all been completed in the capital city.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For the safety of these a strong iron railing had been erected between the benches and the fighting-ground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
tiersnounUS /tiːrz/
plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading More than sixty thousand spectators were seated on the numerous tiers of seats stretching all around the arena.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Early in the morning the whole town was in excitement.
Turan
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From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in the morning the whole town was in excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Early in the morning the whole town was in excitement.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Many of the most dangerous and terrible wild animals from India, Arabia, Turan, and even from the Desert of Sahara, were held in readiness in the side rooms or stalls of the immense semi-circular arena which had been especially built for this occasion.
