used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
in addition
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
have
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
BREEDINGnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
competitiveadjectiveUS /kəmˈpetətɪv/
involving competition or competitiveness
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
derivesverbUS /dərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “derive” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
evinceverbUS /ɪˈvɪns/
give expression to
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
FIGHTING-BULL
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From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
fittestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəst/
superlative of “fit” — meeting adequate standards for a purpose
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
goringnounUS /ˈɡɔːrɪŋ/
German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946)
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
herd-register
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From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
herdsmannoun
someone who drives a herd
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
matadornounUS /ˈmætədɔːr/
the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
as might be expected
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
not any; not one
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
prize-cattle
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From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
staminanounUS /ˈstæmənə/
enduring strength and energy
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
studverbUS /stʌd/
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Spanish fighting-bull is bred to fight, and the keen experience of centuries is brought to bear on the selection of the fittest--that, moreover, not only as regards the bulls, for the cows also are tested both for pluck and stamina before admission to the herd-register.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
Toro
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From this reading Between such and the Spanish _Toro de Plaza_ there exists no sort of analogy.
TRAININGnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The result, in effect, assures that an animal as fierce and formidable as the wildest African buffalo shall finally face the matador.
winnersnounUS /ˈwɪnərz/
plural of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading The breeding of the fighting-bull forms in Spain a rural industry as deeply studied and as keenly competitive as that of prize-cattle or Derby winners in England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SPANISH FIGHTING-BULL HIS BREEDING AND TRAINING The normal British idea of a bull naturally derives colour from those stolid animals one sees at home, some with a ring through the nose, and which are only kept for stud purposes, but occasionally evince a latent ferocity by goring to death some hapless herdsman.
