used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
balkedverbUS /bɔːkt/
past form of “balk” — refuse to comply
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
Colbury
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From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
Cynthy
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From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
the act of departing
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thus did he except to the ruling of the judges.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
dudgeonnounUS /ˈdʌdʒən/
a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase “in high dudgeon”)
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
apart from; not including
From this reading Thus did he except to the ruling of the judges.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
fair-building
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From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
galnounUS /ɡæl/
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
the act of departing
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus did he except to the ruling of the judges.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
Jenks
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From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading Thus did he except to the ruling of the judges.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
immediately past
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
a particular point in time
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
in motion
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
any competition
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading Thus did he except to the ruling of the judges.
put a saddle on
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
for a short time
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
thar
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From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus did he except to the ruling of the judges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A diversion was produced by the refusal of the Colbury champion to receive the empty honor of the red ribbon and the certificate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
which person or people
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading The entries for the slow mule race had been withdrawn at the last moment; and the spectators, balked of that unique sport, and the fair being virtually over, were rising from their seats and making their noisy preparations for departure.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading In high dudgeon he faced about and left the arena, followed shortly by the decorated Jenks, bearing the precious saddle and bridle, and going with a wooden face to receive the congratulations of his friends.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
yourn
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From this reading Before Jenks had cleared the fair-building, being somewhat impeded by the moving mass of humanity, he encountered one of his neighbors, a listless mountaineer, who spoke on this wise:-- "Does ye know that thar gal o' yourn--that thar Cynthy?"
