used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
best-depicted
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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
increase twofold
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
Epsom
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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
set up or found
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
GouldnounUS /ɡuːld/
United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002)
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
Gould'snounUS /ɡuːldz/
possessive form of “gould” — United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002)
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
inasmuch
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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
indulgesverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/
third-person singular of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
LeedsnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.
full of life and energy
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
a particular point in time
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
Nat
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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
Nottingham
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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.
a full supply
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
RACECOURSEnoun
a course over which races are run
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
ScotsmannounUS /ˈskɑːtsmən/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
carry out
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
in the direction of
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.
TurfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
well-told
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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
which person or people
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
the act of creating written works
From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
but in spite of that
From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
