used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
how long something has existed
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
(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 Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading He begins to think, not only that he _can_, but that he _has_.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
BOOTnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He begins to think, not only that he _can_, but that he _has_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mr. Tiptop is completely at his wits’ end.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
Crashernoun
someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Tiptop is completely at his wits’ end.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He begins to think, not only that he _can_, but that he _has_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Tiptop is completely at his wits’ end.
HonourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
at the same time but in another place
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Tiptop is completely at his wits’ end.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
NewmarketnounUS /ˈnuːmɑːrkət/
a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He begins to think, not only that he _can_, but that he _has_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
and nothing more
From this reading He begins to think, not only that he _can_, but that he _has_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
go across or through
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He begins to think, not only that he _can_, but that he _has_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE BOOT ON THE OTHER LEG” MEANWHILE in the stable of the Honourable Crasher is considerable consternation and bewilderment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He begins to think, not only that he _can_, but that he _has_.
Tiptopnoun
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Mr. Tiptop is completely at his wits’ end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Can he, the knowing Tiptop, looked up to as the great unerring authority on training, pace, weight for age, and other racing mysteries—Newmarket all over—can he have made a mistake?
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The helpers look wise, and wink at each other, as they pass from stall to stall, in the execution of their duties.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Mr. Tiptop is completely at his wits’ end.
