used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
(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 In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
Ashland
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From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the bottom of the glass there lingered, yet, the good third of a julep.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
the lower side of anything
From this reading At the bottom of the glass there lingered, yet, the good third of a julep.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At the bottom of the glass there lingered, yet, the good third of a julep.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
julepnounUS /ˈdʒuːləp/
bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice
From this reading At the bottom of the glass there lingered, yet, the good third of a julep.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading At the bottom of the glass there lingered, yet, the good third of a julep.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
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 The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
the force of workers available
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
mint-julep
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From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
mint-leaves
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From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
by chance
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
PhoenixnounUS /ˈfiːnɪks/
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
protruded
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From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
any competition
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
smackedverbUS /smækt/
past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the bottom of the glass there lingered, yet, the good third of a julep.
There's
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From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
a special situation
From this reading "There's one capital thing about a mint-julep," he said comfortably, and smacked appreciative lips.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading At the bottom of the glass there lingered, yet, the good third of a julep.
thousandthnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndθ/
position 1,000 in a countable series of things
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Colonel sat beside a table upon which stood a "long" glass from which protruded, and in which nestled fragrant mint-leaves.
which person or people
From this reading In a private parlor of the Phoenix Hotel the two men who were, perhaps, most deeply interested of all in it, were weary of their speculations after they had gone, for the thousandth time, over every detail of possible prophecy and speculation.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Lexington was in a wild state of excitement on the morning of the year's great race, the Ashland Oaks.
but in spite of that
From this reading At the bottom of the glass there lingered, yet, the good third of a julep.
