Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A NUT FOR “GENTLEMAN JOCKS.”

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From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

someone who offers opposition

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

in addition

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

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

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

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From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

(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 Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

a finely woven white linen

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

serving to describe or inform or characterized by description

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

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From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

communicated in words

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

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From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A NUT FOR “GENTLEMAN JOCKS.”

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

a man of refinement

From this reading A NUT FOR “GENTLEMAN JOCKS.”

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

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

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

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

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

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

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

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

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

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

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

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

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

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

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

plural of “jock” — a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading A NUT FOR “GENTLEMAN JOCKS.”

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

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

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

usually large hard-shelled seed

From this reading A NUT FOR “GENTLEMAN JOCKS.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

repeat a passage from

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

any competition

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

precisely, exactly

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

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

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

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

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

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

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

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

From this reading I omit the passages descriptive of the peculiar cleverness displayed by this gifted gentleman.

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

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

produce a sound as if from a trumpet

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

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

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

(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 I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

at the time that

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”

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

From this reading I omit also that glorious outbreak of newspaper eloquence, in which the delight of his friends is expressed--the tears of joy from his sisters--the cambric handkerchiefs that floated in the air--the innumerable and reiterated cries of “Well done!--he’s a trump!--the right sort!”

which person or people

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

the contestant who wins the contest

From this reading “The Honourable Fitzroy Shuffleton,” I quote _The Morning Post_, “who rode Bees-wing, came in a winner amid deafening cheers.

but in spite of that

From this reading Never was a race better contested; and although, when passing the distance-post, the Langar colt seemed to have the best of it, yet such was Mr. Shuffleton’s tact and jockeyship, that he shot a-head in advance of his adversary, and came in first.”