used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
(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 All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
BARBERnounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading THE BARBER OF LONDON Who has not heard of the Barber of London?
according with custom or propriety
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading His dwelling is in the neighbourhood of Lincoln's Inn.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
every person
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
a boy or man
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
Figaro
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From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BARBER OF LONDON Who has not heard of the Barber of London?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE BARBER OF LONDON Who has not heard of the Barber of London?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His dwelling is in the neighbourhood of Lincoln's Inn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His dwelling is in the neighbourhood of Lincoln's Inn.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading His dwelling is in the neighbourhood of Lincoln's Inn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His dwelling is in the neighbourhood of Lincoln's Inn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading His dwelling is in the neighbourhood of Lincoln's Inn.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE BARBER OF LONDON Who has not heard of the Barber of London?
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading His dwelling is in the neighbourhood of Lincoln's Inn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BARBER OF LONDON Who has not heard of the Barber of London?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BARBER OF LONDON Who has not heard of the Barber of London?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
particulariseverb
be specific about
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
pleasanter
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From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
do one's shopping
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARBER OF LONDON Who has not heard of the Barber of London?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to particularise the street, for everybody knows the shop; that is to say, every member of the legal profession, high or low.
Trigge
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From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
Tuffnell
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From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
precisely as stated
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
which person or people
From this reading THE BARBER OF LONDON Who has not heard of the Barber of London?
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
wigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading All, to the very judges themselves, have their hair cut, or their wigs dressed, by him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading A pleasant fellow is Mr. Tuffnell Trigge--Figaro himself not pleasanter--and if you do not shave yourself--if you want a becoming flow imparted to your stubborn locks, or if you require a wig, I recommend you to the care of Mr. Tuffnell Trigge.
