Chapter XV

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From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

how long something has existed

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

possessing life

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

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From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

dearly loved

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

at any time

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

a social unit living together

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a boy or man

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

immediately past

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

in order that something should not happen

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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 "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

engage in

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

impressive in appearance

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

of or relating to poetry

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

bulge outward

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

a sermon on a moral or religious topic

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

plural of “satirist” — a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

term of address for a man

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

a male human offspring

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

catch sight of

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

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 ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

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

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

precisely as stated

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading ~224~~"Bravo, Bob Transit!" said I; "this comes mighty well from you, sir, my _fidus achates_.--'_A bon chat bon rat_'--the _fidus and audax_ satirists of the present times.

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

which person or people

From this reading And who, sir, dares to doubt our joint authority? are we not the very spies o' the age?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

the words that are spoken

From this reading ~223~~ Bernard Blackmantle and Bob Transit pay a Visit to the Chelts--Privileges of a Spy--Alarm at Chelten-him--The rival Editors--The setting of a great Son--How to sink in Popularity and Respect--A noble Title--An old Flame-- Poetical _jeu d'esprit_, by Vinegar Penn--Muriatic Acid--An Attorney-General's Opinion on Family Propensities given without a Fee!!--The Cheltenham Dandy, or the Man in the Cloak, a Sketch from the Life-Noble Anecdote of the Fox- hunting Parson--Bury-ing alive at Berkeley--Public Theatricals in private--"A Michaelmas Preachment," by an Honest Reviewer--A few Words for Ourselves--The Grand Marshall--Interesting Story of a former M. C.

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

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, I've been to countries rare; Seen such sights, 'twould make you stare."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "That last chapter of yours, Blackmantle, on John Long and John Long's customers, will long remain a memorial of your scrutinizing qualifications, and, as I think, will prevent your taking your port, punch, pines, or soda-water in Bond-street for some time to come, lest 'suspicion, which ever haunts the guilty mind,' should in the course of conversation convict you; and then, my dear fellow, you would certainly go off pop like the last-mentioned article in the above reference to the luxuries of Long's hotel."