used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All men love a horse who know a horse.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All men love a horse who know a horse.
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
arousesverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is noticeable too, that the thoroughbred horse loves only those human beings who possess those same qualities.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
digestedverbUS /ˈdaɪdʒestɪd/
past form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
Fullerton
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From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
gamenessnoun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading All men love a horse who know a horse.
Hugh
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From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
kinshipnounUS /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All men love a horse who know a horse.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading All men love a horse who know a horse.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is noticeable too, that the thoroughbred horse loves only those human beings who possess those same qualities.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
the force of workers available
From this reading All men love a horse who know a horse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
not any; not one
From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading It is noticeable too, that the thoroughbred horse loves only those human beings who possess those same qualities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
and nothing more
From this reading It is noticeable too, that the thoroughbred horse loves only those human beings who possess those same qualities.
others
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From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is noticeable too, that the thoroughbred horse loves only those human beings who possess those same qualities.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is noticeable too, that the thoroughbred horse loves only those human beings who possess those same qualities.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
saturatedadjectiveUS /ˈsætʃəreɪtɪd/
being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
sports-writer
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From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
plural of “story” — 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 The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The love of contest and struggle forms a kinship between man and horse that exists between no others.
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 The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is noticeable too, that the thoroughbred horse loves only those human beings who possess those same qualities.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is noticeable too, that the thoroughbred horse loves only those human beings who possess those same qualities.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
TurfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the gameness, the courage, the fighting spirit of the thoroughbred which arouses in man the finest instincts, and it is these qualities that cause the love of man for the thoroughbred.
which person or people
From this reading All men love a horse who know a horse.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The publisher feels highly honored at being able, at this time, to present to the American public, from the pen of America’s foremost sports-writer and recognized authority, Hugh S. Fullerton, these stories of the American Turf, feeling sanguine that these tales, saturated with human interest, will be digested with as much pleasure and delight as the author took in writing and the publisher in publishing them.
