used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
Bellshaw
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From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
druggedadjectiveUS /drʌɡd/
under the influence of narcotics
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
with resolute determination
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
KangaroonounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/
any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
laceratedadjective
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
Manley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
Prevost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
express in words
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
SWEEPverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The terrible fight between Glen and Lion was the topic of conversation for several days.
trainersnounUS /ˈtreɪnərz/
plural of “trainer” — one who trains other persons or animals
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
in or at the place that
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
which person or people
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
Wimpole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
WINNER'SnounUS /ˈwɪnərz/
possessive form of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading THE SWEEP WINNER'S HOME Glen Leigh was taken to the Kangaroo and nursed by Mrs. Prevost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing however, was discovered, and Sam Wimpole, in order to extract his money from Bellshaw, had to threaten him with exposure.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading His chest was crushed, his arm lacerated, but he made a wonderful recovery, and in a week was removed to Sea View, Manley, where, needless to say, he received every attention.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many trainers who were present were firmly convinced the horse had been drugged, or he would never have been so savage, or possessed such strength and staying powers.
