used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
at or in the front
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He threw back his head and the store rang with his infectious laughter.
BEARTOWN
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From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
for the reason that
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
Begorra
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From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
a young female
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
come to pass
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He threw back his head and the store rang with his infectious laughter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading He threw back his head and the store rang with his infectious laughter.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
and nothing more
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He threw back his head and the store rang with his infectious laughter.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
a human being
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He threw back his head and the store rang with his infectious laughter.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He threw back his head and the store rang with his infectious laughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw back his head and the store rang with his infectious laughter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
at the time that
From this reading When, therefore, the girl in the post office at Beartown snapped out the remark just printed, he was roused to admiration.
which person or people
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading AT THE POST OFFICE IN BEARTOWN Although Mike Murphy rarely got the worst of it in a bout at repartee, he had the true sporting instinct and liked the winner because of his victory.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Begorra! ye were too much for me that time.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It took a bright person to beat him, but it did happen now and then, and he enjoyed a clash of wits with one who proved his master, though in the long run the youth generally came out ahead.
