used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's a damn'd unfair handicap anyway.
(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 RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I dinna ken," answered Andrew Marshall.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "That's a damn'd unfair handicap anyway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
bell-man
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From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
damn'd
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From this reading "That's a damn'd unfair handicap anyway.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
dinna
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From this reading "I dinna ken," answered Andrew Marshall.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
enquired
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From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
gaun
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From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading "That's a damn'd unfair handicap anyway.
HOSEnounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dinna ken," answered Andrew Marshall.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My neighbor is no' meant to lift it seemingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My neighbor is no' meant to lift it seemingly.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading "I dinna ken," answered Andrew Marshall.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading My neighbor is no' meant to lift it seemingly.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading "I dinna ken," answered Andrew Marshall.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading My neighbor is no' meant to lift it seemingly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My neighbor is no' meant to lift it seemingly.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading My neighbor is no' meant to lift it seemingly.
not any; not one
From this reading My neighbor is no' meant to lift it seemingly.
any competition
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading My neighbor is no' meant to lift it seemingly.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
move an implement through
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
That's
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From this reading "That's a damn'd unfair handicap anyway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading "That's a damn'd unfair handicap anyway.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
Wha's
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From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
which person or people
From this reading THE RED HOSE RACE "All competitors for the Red Hose, get ready!" called the bell-man, who announced the events at the sports, and immediately all was stir and bustle and excitement.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "Wha's gaun to win the day, Andrew?" enquired Matthew Maitland, as they stood waiting for the runners to emerge from the dressing tent.
