used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE RACES, AND SOME OTHER THINGS_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
BlankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
Butterwick
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From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
Dox
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From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
Dr
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From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
horse-racing
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From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
immediately past
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
not any; not one
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _THE RACES, AND SOME OTHER THINGS_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
PawneenounUS /ˈpɔːˈniː/
a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading _THE RACES, AND SOME OTHER THINGS_.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _THE RACES, AND SOME OTHER THINGS_.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE RACES, AND SOME OTHER THINGS_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _THE RACES, AND SOME OTHER THINGS_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
to-day
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From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
which person or people
From this reading On his way home in the cars in the afternoon he encountered Rev. Dr. Dox, a clergyman who knows no more about horse-racing than a Pawnee knows about psychology.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Butterwick, however, took for granted, in his usual way, that the doctor was familiar with the subject; and taking a seat beside him, he remarked loudly--for the doctor is deaf-- "I was out at the Blank course to-day to see Longfellow."
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading There was some horse-racing over at the Blank course one day last fall, and Butterwick attended to witness it.
