adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
buckingverbUS /ˈbʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
elbow-turn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Marianne Jordan gladly would have missed the latter event.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
fiestanounUS /fiˈestə/
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
FIGHTERSnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Marianne Jordan gladly would have missed the latter event.
Glosterville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Marianne Jordan gladly would have missed the latter event.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
horse-breaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading Marianne Jordan gladly would have missed the latter event.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Marianne Jordan gladly would have missed the latter event.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
Marianne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marianne Jordan gladly would have missed the latter event.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Marianne Jordan gladly would have missed the latter event.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
race-track
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
sickens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because it sickens me to see a man fight with a horse," she often explained.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
sloppyadjectiveUS /ˈslɑːpi/
lacking neatness or order
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
sprintsnounUS /sprɪnts/
plural of “sprint” — a quick run
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
straightawaynounUS /ˈstreɪtəweɪ/
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The land enclosed was used for the bucking contest, for the two crowning events of the Glosterville fiesta, the race and the horse-breaking, had been saved for this last day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sprints were run on the straightaway which was more than the necessary quarter of a mile but occasionally there was a longer race and then the field had to take that dangerous circuit, sloppy and slippery with dust.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading CONCERNING FIGHTERS The race-track had come into existence by grace of accident for it happened that a lane ran a ragged course about a big field taking the corners without pretense of making true curves, with almost an elbow-turn into the straightaway; but since the total distance around was over a mile it was called the "track."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Marianne Jordan gladly would have missed the latter event.
