used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
Allan
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From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
DERBYnounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
Dubby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
at any time
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
apart from; not including
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
ill-feeling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
not any; not one
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
any competition
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
SOLOMONproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOLOMON DERBY The morning of the Solomon Derby dawned clear and cold.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading I was mighty fond of Kid, and had trained him with more care than any other dog I have handled except old Dubby.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "This is the first time I ever prepared for a race," remarked Allan as he examined the different dogs carefully, "that I have not been looking forward to it with the keenest pleasure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And Kid was perfectly adapted to lead this particular team, for the dogs were so willing to defer to him without any ill-feeling.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading It was twenty degrees below zero, but was ideal racing weather, as there was no wind; and the course was reported in excellent condition.
