used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading His general nickname amongst them was “HONEST GORDON.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
barristersnounUS /ˈbærɪstərz/
plural of “barrister” — a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
CHILLINGLY
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From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His general nickname amongst them was “HONEST GORDON.”
GORDON
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From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His general nickname amongst them was “HONEST GORDON.”
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
idlers
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From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
ironicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
journalistsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələsts/
plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
Kenelm
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From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
the force of workers available
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading His general nickname amongst them was “HONEST GORDON.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
and nothing more
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
sobriquetnounUS /ˈsoʊbrəkeɪ/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His general nickname amongst them was “HONEST GORDON.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Kenelm at first thought this sobriquet must be ironical; not a bit of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
precisely as stated
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His general nickname amongst them was “HONEST GORDON.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He did so with a purpose, for these persons spoke well of him,--spoke well not only of his talents, but of his honourable character.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
which person or people
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHILLINGLY GORDON did not fail to confirm his acquaintance with Kenelm.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He very often looked in upon him of a morning, sometimes joined him in his afternoon rides, introduced him to men of his own set who were mostly busy members of Parliament, rising barristers, or political journalists, but not without a proportion of brilliant idlers,--club men, sporting men, men of fashion, rank, and fortune.
