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From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
brnoun
a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
From this reading Mr A. CHAFFINCH'S br. g.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading GROGGYBOY--_Green and White Cap_.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
CHAFFINCH'S
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From this reading Mr A. CHAFFINCH'S br. g.
gotten under control
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
make right or correct
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
EDINBURGHnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Mr A. CHAFFINCH'S br. g.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading GROGGYBOY--_Green and White Cap_.
GROGGYBOY
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From this reading GROGGYBOY--_Green and White Cap_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
liveries
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From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr A. CHAFFINCH'S br. g.
Musselburgh
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From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
noblemen
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From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
race-course
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From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
SQUADRONnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
weightsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such were the cries that saluted me, as next day I rode up to the race-course of Musselburgh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I purchased a card, which, among other entries, contained the following:-- EDINBURGH SQUADRON CUP, 12 STONE.
a Caucasian
From this reading GROGGYBOY--_Green and White Cap_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
yeomen's
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From this reading "Here is a true, correct, and particular account, of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen's horses, that is to run this day over the course of Musselburgh, with the names, weights, and liveries of the riders, and the same of the horses themselves!"
