1
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
10
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But kings, you know, are a pretty bad lot."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But kings, you know, are a pretty bad lot."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "But kings, you know, are a pretty bad lot."
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But kings, you know, are a pretty bad lot."
cashedadjectiveUS /kæʃt/
for which money has been paid
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
club-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
Horse-racing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But kings, you know, are a pretty bad lot."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "But kings, you know, are a pretty bad lot."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
by chance
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "But kings, you know, are a pretty bad lot."
RacesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Undoubtedly," she said sweetly.
SassafrasnounUS /ˈsæsəfræs/
yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Undoubtedly," she said sweetly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
Styne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading "Undoubtedly," she said sweetly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
Underbunk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rather unfair of her, however, as she had just cashed in on Morgan Styne's Sassafras at 10 to 1.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
the day immediately before today
From this reading _At the Races_ "Horse-racing is undoubtedly the sport of kings," I observed to Mrs. Underbunk, as we sat on the club-house balcony at Morris Park, yesterday.
but in spite of that
From this reading Of course she did not really mean it, but she has a way of railing at things just to be clever, yet it struck me that there might possibly be some underlying sense in her remark.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But kings, you know, are a pretty bad lot."
