used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
in addition
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
subject to appointment
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
bookmakernounUS /ˈbʊkmeɪkər/
a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
Bourke
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From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
Dr
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From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
GumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
holdernounUS /ˈhoʊldər/
a holding device
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
Hyam
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From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
penciller
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From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
SPECULATIONnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
starternounUS /ˈstɑːrtər/
an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
SwampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
male cat
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It spoke well for his reputation for fairness that he gave universal satisfaction in these various departments, and had he been able to get back from the starting post in time, he would undoubtedly have been appointed judge.
at the time that
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The stake was good, as country stakes go, and in addition to this a splendid entry had been obtained, and Dr Tom prophesied that at least fourteen or fifteen runners would face him when he held the flag, for in addition to being secretary, stake holder and general manager, the doctor was also the starter.
