used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
Alan
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From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This he did not succeed in, as the colonials laid short odds freely on Rainstorm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
Bandmasternoun
the conductor of a band
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
cantered
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From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
colonialsnounUS /kəˈloʊniəlz/
plural of “colonial” — a resident of a colony
From this reading This he did not succeed in, as the colonials laid short odds freely on Rainstorm.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This he did not succeed in, as the colonials laid short odds freely on Rainstorm.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
divisible by two
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
in a free manner
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he did not succeed in, as the colonials laid short odds freely on Rainstorm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
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 The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
engage in
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
in motion
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This he did not succeed in, as the colonials laid short odds freely on Rainstorm.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
RainstormnounUS /ˈreɪnstɔːrm/
a storm with rain
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
on the contrary
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This he did not succeed in, as the colonials laid short odds freely on Rainstorm.
STAYERS
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From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading This he did not succeed in, as the colonials laid short odds freely on Rainstorm.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alan was rather surprised at this, and supported his horse freely in order to make him favorite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Both horses were fit; they went moving past in free and easy style.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
at the time that
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
which person or people
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading The element of doubt about the staying powers of Bandmaster caused odds to be laid on the Australian, who had the reputation of a long distance winner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO STAYERS When Rainstorm and Bandmaster cantered down the course they were greeted with cheers; the second match was regarded with even more interest than the first.
