Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He looked to be about Arthur Trevor’s age.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

later than; following

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

how long something has existed

From this reading He looked to be about Arthur Trevor’s age.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

from appearances alone

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading He looked to be about Arthur Trevor’s age.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

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From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He looked to be about Arthur Trevor’s age.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

a youthful male person

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

a young person of either sex

From this reading “Master Willie” did not seem very much of a child.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Master Willie” did not seem very much of a child.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

moving swiftly

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

and nothing more

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

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 AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked to be about Arthur Trevor’s age.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Master Willie” did not seem very much of a child.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Master Willie” did not seem very much of a child.

according to the clock

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Master Willie” did not seem very much of a child.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

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From this reading He looked to be about Arthur Trevor’s age.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Master Willie” did not seem very much of a child.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading The flying machine was apparently in order, and just after one o’clock it was wheeled to a far corner of the grounds.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS Long before one o’clock every Elm Street boy was at the circus grounds with a definite program: First, to see the “cloud-piercing” aeroplane flight by “Master Willie Bonner”; then to visit the gloriously pictured side show; and, finally, to attend the circus performance.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He was picked out by the fact that he wore a cheap leather coat, an aviator’s helmet, turned down Scotch stockings and long gloves, much soiled.