used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
Arbuthnot
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From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
blackboardnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrd/
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading No, Jerry, that's the totalisator--a calculating machine for doing sums in the compound rules.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading No, Jerry, that's the totalisator--a calculating machine for doing sums in the compound rules.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading No, Jerry, that's the totalisator--a calculating machine for doing sums in the compound rules.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
half-hidden
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From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
hampersnounUS /ˈhæmpərz/
plural of “hamper” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading No, Jerry, that's the totalisator--a calculating machine for doing sums in the compound rules.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
not any; not one
From this reading No, Jerry, that's the totalisator--a calculating machine for doing sums in the compound rules.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
Raymond
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From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
riding-suit
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From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading No, Jerry, that's the totalisator--a calculating machine for doing sums in the compound rules.
except for; apart from
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
shouldn't
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From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
six-year-old
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From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
that's
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From this reading No, Jerry, that's the totalisator--a calculating machine for doing sums in the compound rules.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
TOTALISATORnoun
computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 'It is the map of India,' he began, then pulled up at the sight of Jerry's face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
What's
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From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
which person or people
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TOTALISATOR 'What's the big blackboard with white sums?' asked little Jerry Arbuthnot.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Jack Raymond, who was holding the child's hand, looked down at the six-year-old figure in the natty riding-suit so like his own, save for the racing silk which he himself wore half-hidden by a covert coat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
you're
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From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'You shouldn't believe everything you're told, young man--it hampers the sense of humour!
