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adeterminerUS /ə/
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.
Aaron
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From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
able
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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.
addition
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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.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
also
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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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
appointed
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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.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
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.
atprepositionUS /æt/
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.
back
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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.
bookmaker
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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.
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.
Class
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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.
commenced
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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.
country
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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.
Creek
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From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
Cup
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From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
departments
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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.
doctornounUS /doctor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
entry
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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.
excitement
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From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
face
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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.
fairness
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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.
favourite
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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.
fifteen
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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.
FirstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The local bookmaker at Swamp Creek had already commenced operations, and a horse from Bourke named First Class was favourite.
flag
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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.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
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.
fourteen
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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.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
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.
gave
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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.
general
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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.
get
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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.
go
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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.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Gum
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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.
hepronounUS /hiː/
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.
held
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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.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
holder
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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.
horse
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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.
Hotel
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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.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
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.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
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.
judge
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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.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
local
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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.
manager
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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.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
named
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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.
NevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
obtained
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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.
operations
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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.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
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.
owned
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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.
post
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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.
prophesied
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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.
reputation
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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.
runners
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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.
satisfaction
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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.
secretary
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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.
SPECULATION
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From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
splendid
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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.
spoke
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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.
stake
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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.
stakes
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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.
starter
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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.
starting
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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.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
Swamp
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From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
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.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
there
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From this reading SPECULATION Never had there been such excitement over the Swamp Creek Cup.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
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.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
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.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
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.
Tom
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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.
Tree
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From this reading This worthy penciller owned the Gum Tree Hotel, and his name was Aaron Hyam.
undoubtedly
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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.
universal
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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.
various
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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.
well
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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.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
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.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
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.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
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.
