used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
(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 Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Or can it be the glory that they go for?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
Bhosh
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From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Or can it be the glory that they go for?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
DERBYnounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
floggingnounUS /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
a state of high honor
From this reading Or can it be the glory that they go for?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Or can it be the glory that they go for?
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
come together
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
MilkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
not one, and not any
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or can it be the glory that they go for?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
pelfnoun
informal terms for money
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
any competition
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
Racecoursenoun
a course over which races are run
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
SENSATIONALadjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
swimminglyadverb
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DERBY STRUGGLE Is it for sordid pelf that horses race?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or can it be the glory that they go for?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Or can it be the glory that they go for?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
welshers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Neither; they know the steed that shows best pace Will get his flogging all the sooner over!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Reflection at a Racecourse.--H. B. J._ The Duchess, seeing that her plot was foiled by the unexpected arrival of Mr Bhosh, made the frantic endeavour to hedge herself behind another bet of a million sterling to a monkey that _Milky Way_ was to come off conqueror--but in vain, since none of the welshers would concede such very long odds.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading So, wrapping her features in a veil of feminine duplicity, she advanced swimmingly to meet Mr Bhosh.
