used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading They say he came of a good stock, and his actions showed it.
affrontnounUS /əˈfrʌnt/
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
beard-tailor
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From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
brought into existence
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They say he came of a good stock, and his actions showed it.
a boy or man
From this reading CHAP.
cheek-shearer
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From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
Clemente
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From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
the act of giving
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They say he came of a good stock, and his actions showed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
Pablo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
express in words
From this reading They say he came of a good stock, and his actions showed it.
SegovianounUS /seˈɡoʊviə/
Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987)
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They say he came of a good stock, and his actions showed it.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
express in speech
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
SprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading They say he came of a good stock, and his actions showed it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They say he came of a good stock, and his actions showed it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
not known
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading I need not speak of his virtues, for those are unknown, but by trade he was a barber, though so high minded, that he took it for an affront to be called by any name but that of a cheek-shearer and beard-tailor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
which person or people
From this reading _Giving an Account of Who he is and Whence he Sprung._ I sir, was born at Segovia, my father's name was Clemente Pablo, a native of the same town; may God keep him in heaven.
