used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He joined his trainer at the conclusion of the event and warmly congratulated him.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He joined his trainer at the conclusion of the event and warmly congratulated him.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He joined his trainer at the conclusion of the event and warmly congratulated him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He joined his trainer at the conclusion of the event and warmly congratulated him.
communicated in words
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He had worked hard for the victory, and the horse was a particular favourite with him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had worked hard for the victory, and the horse was a particular favourite with him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
Graydown
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From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had worked hard for the victory, and the horse was a particular favourite with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He joined his trainer at the conclusion of the event and warmly congratulated him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jake was himself well-pleased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He had worked hard for the victory, and the horse was a particular favourite with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
Jake
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From this reading Jake was himself well-pleased.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He joined his trainer at the conclusion of the event and warmly congratulated him.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
Maud
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From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
MISADVENTUREnounUS /mɪsədˈventʃər/
an instance of misfortune
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had worked hard for the victory, and the horse was a particular favourite with him.
patron's
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From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
Saltash
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From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he did not betray any especial gratification at his patron’s openly expressed approval, receiving it with the reticence that Maud had remarked in him the day before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
trainernounUS /ˈtreɪnər/
one who trains other persons or animals
From this reading He joined his trainer at the conclusion of the event and warmly congratulated him.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He had worked hard for the victory, and the horse was a particular favourite with him.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading He joined his trainer at the conclusion of the event and warmly congratulated him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jake was himself well-pleased.
well-pleased
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From this reading Jake was himself well-pleased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading MISADVENTURE Lord Saltash had the satisfaction of seeing one of his own animals a winner at the Graydown meeting on the following day, a circumstance which plainly gave him the keenest pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had worked hard for the victory, and the horse was a particular favourite with him.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had worked hard for the victory, and the horse was a particular favourite with him.
