used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A wonderful race the Royal Hunt Cup, a beautiful sight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
commonersnounUS /ˈkɑːmənərz/
plural of “commoner” — a person who holds no title
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A wonderful race the Royal Hunt Cup, a beautiful sight.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
exaggeratesverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪts/
third-person singular of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A wonderful race the Royal Hunt Cup, a beautiful sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
not any; not one
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
plauditsnounUS /ˈplɔːdɪts/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
any competition
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
move upward
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A wonderful race the Royal Hunt Cup, a beautiful sight.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A wonderful race the Royal Hunt Cup, a beautiful sight.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It has been described scores of times and no description exaggerates its charm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading A FINE FINISH The big field got away in an almost unbroken line, a splendid start; a loud shout proclaimed the race had commenced.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
in or at the place that
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading For a few minutes they disappeared, then as they came up the rise the caps appeared over the brow of the hill, and in a couple of seconds the thirty horses were in full view, stretched across the wide course, advancing like a cavalry charge.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A wonderful race the Royal Hunt Cup, a beautiful sight.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The course is grand, the surroundings picturesque; historical associations cling to the famous heath, where kings and princes, lords and commoners, have assembled year after year, and royal processions have come up the course amid the enthusiastic plaudits of vast crowds.
