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Chapter I

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'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
"Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.
AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

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Chapter I

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'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._
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'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.
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"Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._
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For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.
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AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Done noun US /done/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._”

DOUBLE noun US /double/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.”

Found noun US /found/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.”

Gentleman noun US /ˈgentleman/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “"Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._”

Good noun US /good/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.”

Has auxiliary verb US /hæz/

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

From this reading “'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._”

Never noun US /never/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.”

Pleasant noun US /pleasant/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._”

Sure noun US /sure/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.”

Take noun US /take/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._”

These determiner US /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._”

Time noun US /time/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “"Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._”

Towards preposition US /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading “'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._”

Without preposition US /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.”

Yet conjunction US /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading “'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

actors

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

affords

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

altogether

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

any

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

appropriate

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

AUTHOR

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From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.

Authors

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From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

best

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

best-depicted

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

book

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

capital

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

characters

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

close

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

comes

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

delightful

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

discussed

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

donenounUS /done/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

DOUBLE

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From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.

drag

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

end

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From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.

ending

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Epsom

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.

EVENT

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From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.

example

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

exciting

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

extremely

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Field

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

foundnounUS /found/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

full

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

furnish

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

further

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From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.

gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

Glasgow

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

go

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

goodnounUS /good/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

Gould

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Gould's

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Guardian

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Herald

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

human

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

inasmuch

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

incidents

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

inclined

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

indulges

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

interest

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

latest

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

Leeds

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

List

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From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.

lively

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

love

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Mercury

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

moment

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

Most

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Mr

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

mystery

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

Nat

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

nevernounUS /never/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

Nottingham

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Off

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

out

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

place

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

plain

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

pleasantnounUS /pleasant/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

please

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From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.

plenty

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

plot

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

RACECOURSE

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From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.

refer

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From this reading For further List of Authors please refer to end of book.

regard

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

rider

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

scenes

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

scope

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

Scotsman

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

sentence

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

series

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

sketches

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

some

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

stories

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

story

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

straightforward

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

strong

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

style

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

suffers

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

surenounUS /sure/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

takenounUS /take/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

timenounUS /time/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

topics

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

TRAGEDY

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From this reading AUTHOR OF 'THE DOUBLE EVENT,' 'A RACECOURSE TRAGEDY,' 'WARNED OFF,' ETC., ETC.

Turf

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

two

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

typical

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From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

unjust

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

varied

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

vivid

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

volume

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

Warned

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

well-told

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading 'A good example of a plain, straightforward story, without any mystery, yet strong in human interest.'--_Nottingham Guardian._ 'Nat Gould's stories are so lively and full of "go" that they never drag for a moment, and the topics of the Turf are sure to be found discussed by the characters in the typical style.

work

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From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._

writing

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From this reading "Warned Off," the latest of the series, is a capital story of a gentleman rider who suffers an unjust Turf sentence.'--_Leeds Mercury._ 'The plot affords plenty of scope for the style of writing in which Mr Gould indulges, and the book comes out at an appropriate time, inasmuch as some of the most exciting incidents take place at Epsom.'--_The Field._

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading 'We are inclined to regard this volume as the best work he, Mr Gould, has yet done.'--_The Field._ 'These vivid, varied and altogether delightful sketches.'--_Glasgow Herald._ 'Most of the characters are delightful, and the love scenes towards the close--in which two of Mr Gould's best-depicted characters are the actors--furnish an extremely pleasant ending to an exciting and well-told story.'--_Scotsman._