used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
(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 HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hardly laughed once, and his mother remarked it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not appear to enjoy it much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
Brixton
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From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
ConquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He did not appear to enjoy it much.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
only a very short time before
From this reading He hardly laughed once, and his mother remarked it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not appear to enjoy it much.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not appear to enjoy it much.
Jim
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From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
Lascelles
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From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He hardly laughed once, and his mother remarked it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What is the matter, my son?” said she.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not appear to enjoy it much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “What is the matter, my son?” said she.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
old-worldadjective
characteristic of former times especially in Europe
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
on one occasion
From this reading He hardly laughed once, and his mother remarked it.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He hardly laughed once, and his mother remarked it.
REVELverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What is the matter, my son?” said she.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
a male human offspring
From this reading “What is the matter, my son?” said she.
StoopsnounUS /stuːps/
plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
two times
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the matter, my son?” said she.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIGH REVEL IS HELD IN HILL STREET All the same, Miss Perry did not dance twice with Jim Lascelles that evening.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading For Jim took his mother to the Theatre Royal, at Brixton, to witness a performance of that excellent old-world comedy, “She Stoops to Conquer.”
