15th
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From this reading April 15th and 16th were the days set for the event.
16th
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From this reading April 15th and 16th were the days set for the event.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
Bedlow
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From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
contestantnounUS /kənˈtestənt/
a person who participates in competitions
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading April 15th and 16th were the days set for the event.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading April 15th and 16th were the days set for the event.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
field-trial
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From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
set up or found
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
Hartshorn
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From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Romulus was pretty sure to have opponents worthy of him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Romulus was pretty sure to have opponents worthy of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
kennelsnounUS /ˈkenəlz/
plural of “kennel” — outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
engage in
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
come together
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
not any; not one
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Romulus was pretty sure to have opponents worthy of him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Romulus was pretty sure to have opponents worthy of him.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
ROMULUSnounUS /ˈrɑːmjələs/
(Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading April 15th and 16th were the days set for the event.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Romulus was pretty sure to have opponents worthy of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
the act of testing something
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
TRIALSnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
under normal conditions
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
in or at the place that
From this reading ROMULUS AT THE TRIALS Mr. Hartshorn found, upon investigation, that the nearest field trials were those at Bedlow, where the Field Trial Club of Eastern Connecticut held its annual meet in April.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Though not a large affair, it was by no means insignificant, for there were some good dogs in that part of the country and one or two kennels from which had sprung dogs that had won a national reputation.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Romulus was pretty sure to have opponents worthy of him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not usually a large affair nor prominent among the field trials of the country, but Mr. Hartshorn thought it would be just about the right place for Romulus to make his first appearance as a contestant for field-trial honors.
