used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
(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 _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
arrogations
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From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading These are things that may be asserted of oneself, by oneself, without undue conceit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These are things that may be asserted of oneself, by oneself, without undue conceit.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading These are things that may be asserted of oneself, by oneself, without undue conceit.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
divisible by two
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
handsomest
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From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
I'll
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From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
I'm
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From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
LUCASnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
not any; not one
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
oneself
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From this reading These are things that may be asserted of oneself, by oneself, without undue conceit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
resentsverbUS /rɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
express in words
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
superlativelyadverb
to a superlative degree
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are things that may be asserted of oneself, by oneself, without undue conceit.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These are things that may be asserted of oneself, by oneself, without undue conceit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading These are things that may be asserted of oneself, by oneself, without undue conceit.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Other Books of_ E. V. LUCAS There are certain qualities that we all claim.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "I pride myself on being a wit," a man may not say; or "I am not ashamed of being the handsomest man in London;" but no one resents the tone of those other arrogations, even if their truth is denied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll say this for myself," we remark, with an approving glance in the mirror, "at any rate I'm a good listener"; or, "Whatever I may not be, I'm a good host."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading These are things that may be asserted of oneself, by oneself, without undue conceit.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading We are probably wrong, of course, but we deceive ourselves into believing that, short as we may fall in other ways, we really can do this or that superlatively well.
