used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The thoroughbred running horse is a peculiar animal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The thoroughbred running horse is a peculiar animal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "Tales OF THE EX-TANKS."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
bugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
can't
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From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
colloquiallyadverb
with the use of colloquial expressions
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
depredationsnounUS /ˌdeprəˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
EX-TANKS
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "Tales OF THE EX-TANKS."
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
fever-producing
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From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
INTRODUCTORYadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading INTRODUCTORY NOTE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thoroughbred running horse is a peculiar animal.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
in like or similar manner
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
microbenounUS /ˈmaɪkroʊb/
a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
easily agitated
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
a brief written record
From this reading INTRODUCTORY NOTE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "Tales OF THE EX-TANKS."
many times at short intervals
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
paradoxicaladjectiveUS /ˌperəˈdɑːksɪkəl/
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The thoroughbred running horse is a peculiar animal.
an amount of time
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
racersnounUS /ˈreɪsərz/
plural of “racer” — someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The thoroughbred running horse is a peculiar animal.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AUTHOR OF "Tales OF THE EX-TANKS."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "Tales OF THE EX-TANKS."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading The thoroughbred running horse is a peculiar animal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
precisely as stated
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
which person or people
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
belonging to which person
From this reading To the man who, at any period of his days, has been bitten by that ferocious and fever-producing insect colloquially known as the "horse bug," and likewise to the man whose nervous system has been racked by the depredations of the "poker microbe," these tales of the turf and of the green cloth are sympathetically dedicated.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading While he is often beaten, the very wisest veterans of the turf have a favorite maxim to the effect that "The ponies can’t be beat"—meaning the thoroughbred racers; which sounds paradoxical enough.
