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From this reading It was April 16.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
annuallyadverbUS /ˈænjuːəli/
without missing a year
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was April 16.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was the day of the opening of the Eastern racing season; the day of the Carter Handicap.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day of the opening of the Eastern racing season; the day of the Carter Handicap.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading It was the day of the opening of the Eastern racing season; the day of the Carter Handicap.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
FINISHverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading GARRISON'S FINISH.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
frigiditynoun
sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
GARRISON'S
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From this reading GARRISON'S FINISH.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
HandicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading It was the day of the opening of the Eastern racing season; the day of the Carter Handicap.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was April 16.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
MonthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was the day of the opening of the Eastern racing season; the day of the Carter Handicap.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading It was the day of the opening of the Eastern racing season; the day of the Carter Handicap.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the day of the opening of the Eastern racing season; the day of the Carter Handicap.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
thawsnounUS /θɔːz/
plural of “thaw” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was April 16.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Though not one of the “classics,” the Carter annually draws an attendance of over ten thousand; ten thousand enthusiasts who have not had a chance to see the ponies run since the last autumn race; those who had been unable to follow them on the Southern circuit.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Month of budding life; month of hope; month of spring when all the world is young again; when the heart thaws out after its long winter frigidity.
