used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
caddynounUS /ˈkædi/
a can for storing tea
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
Cropstone
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From this reading By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
fairwaynounUS /ˈferweɪ/
the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
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 By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
cause to move by striking
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
ten 10s
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
LinksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
Pratt
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From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
prize-competing
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From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
qualifyverbUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪ/
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
twenty-threenounUS /ˈtwentiθriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a little murmur of applause from a hundred or so of onlookers.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a sigh of relief, Jacob handed his driver to the caddy and watched the career of a truly hit ball down the smooth fairway.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading By that stroke, Jacob had opened the Cropstone Wood Golf Links.
Woodites
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From this reading "If I can qualify for scratch," Jacob replied, as they marched off together, first of twenty-three couples of prize-competing Cropstone Woodites, "one of the ambitions of my life will be gratified."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pretty certain where your name will come on the handicap list, Mr. Pratt," his opponent observed, after his own somewhat inferior effort.
