used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
Andress
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From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
any thing at all
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
promote over another
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
Fitzrapp
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From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
let have
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
GRIPnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading GRIP OF THE LAW.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading GRIP OF THE LAW.
MacDonald
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From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
not one, and not any
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRIP OF THE LAW.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
any competition
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
RafternounUS /ˈræftər/
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
starternounUS /ˈstɑːrtər/
an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
Strathconna
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From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
carry out
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRIP OF THE LAW.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
the act of using
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ten o'clock was the hour set down in the articles of agreement for the running of the challenge race, and Major MacDonald himself had arranged for the use of the Strathconna track at that time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
at the time that
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two of the judges and the regular starter had consented to serve, eager to take part in anything in which the pioneer, who had done so much for the province, was interested.
which person or people
From this reading The exposition authorities were glad to grant the favor to one who had supported that institution so generously in its early days, when such assistance was badly needed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With none of these arrangements had MacDonald interfered since his return with Mrs. Andress and Fitzrapp from the Rafter A with the knowledge that Canada had been stolen.
