Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

(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 They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

for the reason that

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Isobel sat down feeling quite faint from the excitement.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

divisible by two

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Isobel sat down feeling quite faint from the excitement.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Isobel sat down feeling quite faint from the excitement.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Isobel sat down feeling quite faint from the excitement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Isobel sat down feeling quite faint from the excitement.

usually; as a rule

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

someone who hunts game

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

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From this reading Isobel sat down feeling quite faint from the excitement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

and nothing more

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

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From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

above and across; more than

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

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From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Isobel sat down feeling quite faint from the excitement.

any competition

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Isobel sat down feeling quite faint from the excitement.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

move hurridly

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

carry out

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They had all backed her, relying upon Prothero’s riding, but although his success was generally popular among the Europeans at the station, many had lost considerable sums by their confidence in Mameluke’s speed.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The exultation of the officers of the 103d over Seila’s victory was great.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I never understood before why people should take such an interest in horse racing, but I quite understand now.”

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading “I did not think I could have been so excited over a race between two horses,” she said to Mrs. Hunter; “it was not the bets, I never even thought about them--it was just because I wanted to see Mr. Prothero’s horse win.