Chapter IX

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

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

official approval

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

for the reason that

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

take exception to

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

a boy or man

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

a man of refinement

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

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

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

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

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

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

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

and nothing more

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

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From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

the act of departing

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

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

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

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

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

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

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

the force of workers available

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

on one occasion

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

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

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

for the most part

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

someone who fights with his fists for sport

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

a shaky motion

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

precisely, exactly

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

located on or directed toward the right

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

term of address for a man

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

not in physical motion

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

express in words

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?

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

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

up to a particular time

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

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

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod

From this reading "A good disciple of Lavater," said Transit, "might tell the good or ill fortunes of those around him, by a slight observance of their countenances.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

which person or people

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In the right-hand corner, just in front of old General B----n, is John Gully, once the pugilist, but now a man of considerable property, which has been principally acquired by his knowledge of calculation, and strict attention to honourable conduct: there are few men on the turf more respected, and very few among those who keep _betting_ books whose conduct will command the same approbation.

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From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The old beau in the corner is Sir Lumley S----n, who, without the means to bet much, still loves to linger near the scene of former extravagance."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Lawyer L----, and little Wise-man, are settling their differences with _bluff_ Bland, who carries all his bets in his memory till he reaches home, because a book upon the spot would be useless.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading See that merry-looking, ruby-faced fellow just leaving the door of the subscription-room: can any body doubt that he has _come off all right_?--or who would dispute that yon pallid-cheeked gentleman, with a long face and quivering lip, betrays, by the agitation of his nerves, the extent of his sufferings?