used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading Amongst these, in his place, came Aaron Phillips.
(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 This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst these, in his place, came Aaron Phillips.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
backernounUS /ˈbækər/
invests in a theatrical production
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Amongst these, in his place, came Aaron Phillips.
camp-followers
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From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
else
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From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
a man of refinement
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amongst these, in his place, came Aaron Phillips.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
imputationnounUS /ˌɪmpjəˈteɪʃən/
a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amongst these, in his place, came Aaron Phillips.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
Phillips
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From this reading Amongst these, in his place, came Aaron Phillips.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Amongst these, in his place, came Aaron Phillips.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
express in words
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
sellernounUS /ˈselər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading In all likelihood Phillips would have resented the imputation that he was not a sportsman, and have declared emphatically that he was nothing else.
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Amongst these, in his place, came Aaron Phillips.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This noble army numbers folk of all kinds, from the member of a swagger West End club to the humble seller of cards on the various courses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
belonging to which person
From this reading "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN" As most people are aware, the camp-followers of the turf are a large body whose ways of earning a living are, to say the least of it, peculiar.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he had been asked, he would probably have said that he was a professional backer of horses, a description which covers a wide field and embraces many methods of getting a living--more or less honestly.
