used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
Calthorpe
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From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A cathedral was not unknown even, and electric surface cars.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading A cathedral was not unknown even, and electric surface cars.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
being one more than seven
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading A cathedral was not unknown even, and electric surface cars.
elevatorsnounUS /ˈeləveɪtərz/
plural of “elevator” — lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
divisible by two
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
give expression to
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
not any; not one
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A cathedral was not unknown even, and electric surface cars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
POLOnounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
any competition
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
race-track
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From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading A cathedral was not unknown even, and electric surface cars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
not known
From this reading A cathedral was not unknown even, and electric surface cars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE POLO CLUB RACES The race-track at Calthorpe was a matter of no small pride to its citizens.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Any city might well boast hotels of six, eight, or even ten floors, and express elevators, and things of that sort.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Any western city could possess broad and beautiful avenues.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But a race-track--a recognized race-track--which was included in the official western circuit of race meetings, was certainly a matter for more than ordinary pride.
