used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
(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 Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
for the reason that
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
divisible by two
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
fluentlyadverbUS /ˈfluːəntli/
in a fluent manner
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
jargonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
MANNERISMSnounUS /ˈmænərɪzəmz/
plural of “mannerism” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
not any; not one
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
on one occasion
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
PECULIARITIESnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
recurring again and again
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
express in words
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading As near as I can judge, it is first composed by professional actors on the stage.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
the act of using
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I despair of conveying any clear idea of it, as we have no exact equivalent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS One finds it difficult to learn the language fluently because of a peculiar second language called "slang," which is in use even among the fashionable classes.
which person or people
From this reading Some funny remark being constantly repeated, as a part of a taking song, becomes slang, conveying a certain meaning, and is at once adopted by the people, especially by a class who pose as leaders in all towns, but who are not exactly the best, but charming imitations of the best, we may say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To illustrate this "jargon," I took a drive with a young lady at Manchester--a seaside resort.
