Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

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

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

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

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

a male singer

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

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From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

approval

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

with elaboration

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

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

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

characterized by or full of force and vigor

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Now, look here, Polly,” said Sim Crittenden--“I’m a rough man....

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

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From this reading “Now, look here, Polly,” said Sim Crittenden--“I’m a rough man....

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

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

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Now, look here, Polly,” said Sim Crittenden--“I’m a rough man....

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

a person who makes things

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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

From this reading “Now, look here, Polly,” said Sim Crittenden--“I’m a rough man....

take in marriage

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

the common people generally

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

a large indefinite number

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

not any; not one

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

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

From this reading “Now, look here, Polly,” said Sim Crittenden--“I’m a rough man....

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

and nothing more

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

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From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

introduce

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading “Now, look here, Polly,” said Sim Crittenden--“I’m a rough man....

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

in a striking manner

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

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

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

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

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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From this reading _Wherein Hereditary Greatness fails to Glitter Hidalgic_ In Mr. Sim Crittenden, the music-hall star, the adored comedian of London’s masses, what remained of the old prize-fighting ostler of Burford was severely disguised under the pose of the baritone god--the maker of the horse-laugh of the multitude.

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From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading But to the credit of the tailor, be it said, it was impossible to cover all sign of the huge shoulders, the great chest; and the gloves he wore only exaggerated the weight of the hard-hitting hands.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I know you are a lady and ought to marry a curate, and I’m no account, and all that.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mr. Sim Crittenden, arrayed in an elaborately loud attempt to be strikingly quiet in hue, and aspiring to the latest severity of mode, to catch as it were the careful carelessness of the young blood at the seaside, sat on a bench on Hampstead Heath beside the light and befrilled figure of Miss Polly Whiffles, temporarily Ffolliott; she drew patterns of embarrassment in the gravel whilst he held her in earnest conversation.