used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Could not stand the cold there now.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come and see me whenever you think fit."
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Specimens to hand confirm his opinion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could not stand the cold there now.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Come and see me whenever you think fit."
FLECTI
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From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
FRANGI
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From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Perhaps I shall go out in the spring.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Specimens to hand confirm his opinion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Specimens to hand confirm his opinion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
a small worthless amount
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
engage in
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Come and see me whenever you think fit."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
Nicolo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
NONadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Could not stand the cold there now.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Specimens to hand confirm his opinion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I shall go out in the spring.
on the contrary
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Come and see me whenever you think fit."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Perhaps I shall go out in the spring.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
SpecimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Specimens to hand confirm his opinion.
the season of growth
From this reading Perhaps I shall go out in the spring.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Could not stand the cold there now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Could not stand the cold there now.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Come and see me whenever you think fit."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Specimens to hand confirm his opinion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Come and see me whenever you think fit."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FRANGI, NON FLECTI "Jack is getting on like a house on fire," Signor Nicolo wrote in an envelope enclosing a rather grimy letter, which I received on the following morning; "he has not had a classical education, and so you can always make out what he means.
