used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
black-leg
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From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I never ventured money upon but one race.
carefully weighed
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
DERBYnounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading THE DERBY RACES, WITH SOME OTHER THINGS.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
apart from; not including
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I shall never forget it, for it was my first and last experience.
promote over another
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I shall never forget it, for it was my first and last experience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I shall never forget it, for it was my first and last experience.
Horse-racing
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From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
horsey
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From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall never forget it, for it was my first and last experience.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
immediately past
From this reading I shall never forget it, for it was my first and last experience.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I never ventured money upon but one race.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall never forget it, for it was my first and last experience.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never ventured money upon but one race.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I never ventured money upon but one race.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE DERBY RACES, WITH SOME OTHER THINGS.
any competition
From this reading I never ventured money upon but one race.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading THE DERBY RACES, WITH SOME OTHER THINGS.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall never forget it, for it was my first and last experience.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE DERBY RACES, WITH SOME OTHER THINGS.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
express a supposition
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DERBY RACES, WITH SOME OTHER THINGS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE DERBY RACES, WITH SOME OTHER THINGS.
tonedadjectiveUS /toʊnd/
having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading I never ventured money upon but one race.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall never forget it, for it was my first and last experience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DERBY RACES, WITH SOME OTHER THINGS.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Horse-racing in America is not considered the most exciting, or, for that matter, the most reputable business in the world.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A horsey man, except in New York, is not looked upon with much favor, being, as a rule, and I suppose justly, regarded as a modified and somewhat toned down black-leg.
