used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The great Gymkhana was almost over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
bare-back
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From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
betteredverbUS /ˈbetərd/
past form of “better” — surpass in excellence
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading The ovation he received went to his head like champagne.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great Gymkhana was almost over.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
Gymkhananoun
a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes
From this reading The great Gymkhana was almost over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ovation he received went to his head like champagne.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The ovation he received went to his head like champagne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
horsemanshipnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/
skill in handling and riding horses
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
immediately past
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The ovation he received went to his head like champagne.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading The ovation he received went to his head like champagne.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The great Gymkhana was almost over.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The ovation he received went to his head like champagne.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last event--bare-back feats of horsemanship--had been an exciting affair; a close contest between Lance and Roy and an Indian Cavalry officer.
SHAKSPEREnoun
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
snatchingverbUS /ˈsnætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The great Gymkhana was almost over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ovation he received went to his head like champagne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great Gymkhana was almost over.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The ovation he received went to his head like champagne.
which person or people
From this reading But it was Roy who had carried the day, by his daring and dexterity in the test of swooping down and snatching a handkerchief from the ground at full gallop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Her best is bettered with a more delight."--SHAKSPERE.
