Chapter XXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

later than; following

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

(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 The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

reserved in advance

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

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From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

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From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

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From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

every person

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

set up or found

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

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From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

put a harness

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

immediately past

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

not one, and not any

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

and nothing more

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

almost; nearly

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

except for; apart from

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

cut with a saw

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

plural of “squeal” — a high-pitched howl

From this reading The Professor had been invited, but declined--to the immense relief of everybody, as his squeals might have astounded the neighbours during the high jumping.

the act of gripping and pressing firmly

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Gay found it delightful not to have to be told after squeezing in (as happened to many other of her friends), that their cards admitted them to the building only, and seats must be booked inside, of which there were none to be booked.

male cat

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

at the time that

From this reading The little party, Gay, Effie, and Tom Bulteel (save when the latter were at Epsom), Lossie, Chris, and Carlton, took the Show easily, like a picnic, saw most of the good things, and missed those not so good, though when the jumping was on, Chris remained glued to his seat, deaf, blind, and oblivious to all around him, save what was passing in the arena.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Tom Bulteel had liberally provided for the Harness classes, Carlton had concentrated on the Trotting, Chris on the jumping, which came last in the evening, so that the united tickets practically covered everything worth seeing at Olympia.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE EPIC OF THE HORSE Rensslaer had taken half-a-dozen tickets for the Royal day, and any special shows that he thought would appeal to Gay.