Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

in the past

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It requires a knowledge of a man's craft, to say whether he is a good or bad workmen at it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A better in his line could never be.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

containing errors or alterations

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A better in his line could never be.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading It requires a knowledge of a man's craft, to say whether he is a good or bad workmen at it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

a person considered as descended from some ancestor

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

ten 10s

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A better in his line could never be.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It requires a knowledge of a man's craft, to say whether he is a good or bad workmen at it.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A better in his line could never be.

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 _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

engage in

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It requires a knowledge of a man's craft, to say whether he is a good or bad workmen at it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A better in his line could never be.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

and nothing more

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading It requires a knowledge of a man's craft, to say whether he is a good or bad workmen at it.

express in words

From this reading It requires a knowledge of a man's craft, to say whether he is a good or bad workmen at it.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _How to make the most of a horse._ Arrived at the stables, it was not long before Doctor Gambado introduced his brother and friend Doctor Bull to the noted personage of his day, John Tattsall.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We do not know the gentleman's dealer, auctioner, or horse agent of the latter name; but if he be the descendant of the great John Tattsall, we only hope he is as good a man as his ancestor.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It requires a knowledge of a man's craft, to say whether he is a good or bad workmen at it.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading It requires a knowledge of a man's craft, to say whether he is a good or bad workmen at it.

a late time of life

From this reading Is the name of Tattsall, as it used to be called, corrupted, from a hundred years ago, now to that of Tattersall?