used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
betsnounUS /bets/
plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
DISCOVERSverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
How
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From this reading "How much Silver Rose?"
I'll
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From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
JEREMIAHnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
LARGEadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
engage in
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "How much Silver Rose?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
NorthamptonnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθæmptən/
the principal city of Northamptonshire
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "How much Silver Rose?"
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "How much Silver Rose?"
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
carry out
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
tennernounUS /ˈtenər/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
threesnounUS /θriːz/
plural of “three” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
twelves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
at the time that
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
