used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
(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 A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
divisible by two
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
how
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From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
lyricsnounUS /ˈlɪrɪks/
plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
Macheath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
not any; not one
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
participate in games or sport
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
have in common
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A good two-thirds of the play is not mine at all, and though I am highly sensitive to the charms of its many bewitching lyrics, I can claim but a small share in their authorship.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We like to think that Mr Gay must have, by now, realised how extremely bad his own edition was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is all, as I have previously remarked, perfectly delightful; but what has happened to my play?”
a Caucasian
From this reading “The social and political satire has been removed, No comparison is drawn between the virtues of the black man and the white.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Macheath is never even threatened with the fate that I had prepared for him, but is restored in health and charm and vigour to the eager embraces of his faithful Polly.
