used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Dick Langford was popular and the success of the pink jacket eagerly anticipated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Langford was popular and the success of the pink jacket eagerly anticipated.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Dick Langford was popular and the success of the pink jacket eagerly anticipated.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
brought together in one place
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
a man of refinement
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Dick Langford was popular and the success of the pink jacket eagerly anticipated.
Langford
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From this reading Dick Langford was popular and the success of the pink jacket eagerly anticipated.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
MOUNTSnounUS /maʊnts/
plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
and nothing more
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
Petitor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
Picton
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From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
PICTON'S
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From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
a light shade of red
From this reading Dick Langford was popular and the success of the pink jacket eagerly anticipated.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Dick Langford was popular and the success of the pink jacket eagerly anticipated.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
racecoursenoun
a course over which races are run
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Picton had not seen the course before, at least only from the road, and as he looked at it he smiled.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
St
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From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Dick Langford was popular and the success of the pink jacket eagerly anticipated.
carry out
From this reading Petitor is not an ideal course; it is on the slope of a hill, and a queer country to get over, but some interesting sport is seen and the local people take a pride in it; as a golf links it is admirable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
belonging to which person
From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading PICTON'S WINNING MOUNTS It was Easter Monday, and a holiday crowd gathered on the slopes of Petitor racecourse at St. Mary Church.
Woodridge
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From this reading More than usual interest was shown in the meeting owing to the presence of Picton Woodridge, whose fame as a gentleman rider was well-known.
