500
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From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHALLENGE.
(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 All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading A CHALLENGE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
DirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
at any time
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
Hawley
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From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
engage in
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
and nothing more
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
Phoenix-Prescott
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From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
any competition
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
racing-events
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All he could make out of it only left him more mystified than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading It seemed certain that Hawley had mentioned putting Matt into training for big racing-events merely as a ruse to get him to Denver.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The gambler wanted to keep him out of the Phoenix-Prescott race, and was willing to spend $500 in order to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For several days Matt pondered over that queer talk he had had with Dirk Hawley.
