used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
ConquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
coup-d'œil
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From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Marlow._ “I do, from my soul, sir.
don't
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From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Marlow._ “I do, from my soul, sir.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
hair-brush
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From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
Hardcastle
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From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you think so?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
engage in
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
Marlow
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From this reading _Marlow._ “I do, from my soul, sir.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Marlow._ “I do, from my soul, sir.
not any; not one
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I hope you think so?”
a male human offspring
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _Marlow._ “I do, from my soul, sir.
StoopsnounUS /stuːps/
plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I hope you think so?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
accept gladly
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
in or to any place at all
From this reading I don’t want much entreaty, I generally make my father’s son welcome wherever he goes.”--_She Stoops to Conquer._ I returned to my uncle and the ladies in the drawing room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By this time I felt quite at home, a feeling to which the improvement effected by the hair-brush and towel in the _coup-d’œil_ of my personal appearance did not a little contribute; and I could stop to admire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Hardcastle._ “I believe, sir, you must be sensible, sir, that no man alive ought to be more welcome than your father’s son, sir.
