1703
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From this reading Robert Dodsley was born in 1703.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
brought into existence
From this reading Robert Dodsley was born in 1703.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
Dodsley
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From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
Duncenoun
a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
how
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From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
LiverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
MusenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
literature in metrical form
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Dodsley was born in 1703.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
do one's shopping
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
Smollettnoun
Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
ToynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Dodsley--"A Muse in Livery"--"The Devil's a Dunce"--"The Toy Shop"--Fielding--Smollett.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Dodsley was born in 1703.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was the son of a schoolmaster in Mansfield, but went into domestic service as a footman, and held several respectable situations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The most pleasant and interesting of these early poems is that in which he gives an account of his daily life, showing how observant a footman may be.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While in this capacity, he employed his leisure time in composing poetry, and he appropriately named his first production "A Muse in Livery."
