used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
give a description of
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
GENTnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading OF THE GENT WHO GOES TO THE RACES.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading OF THE GENT WHO GOES TO THE RACES.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE GENT WHO GOES TO THE RACES.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading OF THE GENT WHO GOES TO THE RACES.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
express in speech
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
SportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
SweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/
plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE GENT WHO GOES TO THE RACES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
a special situation
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE GENT WHO GOES TO THE RACES.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
which person or people
From this reading OF THE GENT WHO GOES TO THE RACES.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As the Gent who goes to the races is closely allied to the Gent we saw at the night taverns, we will describe him in the same fashion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE Gent who goes to the races must not be confounded with the Sporting Gent, of whom we may speak by-and-by.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He knows nothing in the world about the running, nor indeed does he care much about it, beyond the manner in which it may affect a chance he has in a “Derby Sweep.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he thinks the fact of being seen there gives him a position in society, and he would not miss the races for any thing.
