1671
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From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We also mark in him a considerable improvement in delicacy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
in addition
From this reading We also mark in him a considerable improvement in delicacy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
Batchelor
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From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
brought into existence
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
Congrevenoun
English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)
From this reading Congreve--Lord Dorset.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We also mark in him a considerable improvement in delicacy.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading We also mark in him a considerable improvement in delicacy.
Dorset
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From this reading Congreve--Lord Dorset.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
hackney-coaches
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From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
HalifaxnounUS /ˈhælɪfæks/
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We also mark in him a considerable improvement in delicacy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading We also mark in him a considerable improvement in delicacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
Kilkenny
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From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
licensingverbUS /ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “license” — authorize officially
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Congreve--Lord Dorset.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading We also mark in him a considerable improvement in delicacy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "The Old Batchelor" was his first play, the success of which was so great that Lord Halifax made him one of the commissioners for licensing hackney-coaches; he afterwards gave him a place in the Pipe Office and Custom House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
versatilitynounUS /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/
having a wide variety of skills
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The birthplace of Congreve is uncertain, but he was born about 1671, and was educated in Kilkenny and Dublin.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We also mark in him a considerable improvement in delicacy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading He is an instance of that union of Irish versatility with English reflection, which has produced the most celebrated wits.
