Chapter XXXV · Describes That Indescribable Scene, “the Derby Day.”

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

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

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From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

the manner and dress of a fop or dandy

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

lay bare

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

move gently or carefully

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

a person who tries to please or amuse

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

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From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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From this reading “There is nothing original hazarded, my lord,” was the reply.

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

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

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

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

immediately past

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

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

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “There is nothing original hazarded, my lord,” was the reply.

information about recent and important events

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “There is nothing original hazarded, my lord,” was the reply.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading “There is nothing original hazarded, my lord,” was the reply.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

plural of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

(of games) engaged in

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading “There is nothing original hazarded, my lord,” was the reply.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

cut with a saw

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

express in words

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

express a supposition

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

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

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There is nothing original hazarded, my lord,” was the reply.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

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

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

one who trains other persons or animals

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

migratory

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

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

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

(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 Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

which person or people

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.

a late time of life

From this reading Amongst the last comers was a tall, dark-whiskered man, who might be two or three years Lord Bellefield’s senior.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Pointing to a seat on his right hand, his entertainer began-- “Well, Philips, how is it with you this morning?

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From this reading You’ve been wandering about as usual, picking up the latest news, I suppose? what say the prophets?”

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading “Fair laughed the morn, and soft the zephyr played,” as Lord Bellefield, having held an interview with his trainer, which had served in great measure to set his mind at ease, cantered back to the inn at Epsom, shaved the small portion of his chin which he saw fit to denude of hair, made an elaborate toilet in the best style of sporting dandyism, and then lounged down to breakfast, of which meal he had invited some dozen of his intimates to partake.