used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
any person at all
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
CourtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
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 He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
OVERHEARSverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːrz/
third-person singular of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading THE SQUIRE OVERHEARS.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
Saint'snounUS /seɪnts/
possessive form of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
SandstonenounUS /ˈsændstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading THE SQUIRE OVERHEARS.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SQUIRE OVERHEARS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was acknowledged to have surpassed the Derby victory of Sandstone, and the merits of the pair were a fruitful source of conversation.
in or at the place that
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
which person or people
From this reading He left the box and went into the ring, where he met several acquaintances, who congratulated him.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Perhaps Warren Courtly had as much reason to rejoice as anyone over the Saint's win, for he had landed a large stake.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The Saint's wonderful victory was the chief topic of conversation for the remainder of the afternoon, and it was discussed all over the course.
