used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading MOSTYN MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
(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 He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MOSTYN MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
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 It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
Epsom
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From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
Jermyn
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From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
and nothing more
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
take the midday meal
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading MOSTYN MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
MOSTYN
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From this reading MOSTYN MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
partaken
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From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
PolluxnounUS /ˈpɑːləks/
the brightest star in Gemini; close to Castor
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
trainernounUS /ˈtreɪnər/
one who trains other persons or animals
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early afternoon of the first day of the Epsom Summer Meeting.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mostyn had just finished lunch, of which he had partaken in the solitude of his Jermyn Street chambers.
which person or people
From this reading Pollux, of course, was at Epsom, in the charge of Joseph Dean, the trainer who had had the care of him from the first.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MOSTYN MEETS WITH AN ACCIDENT.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had not been tempted down to Epsom that day, for he had had a hard week's work, and he wished to keep all his strength in reserve for the morrow, the great Derby Day that was to decide his fate.
