used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
broguenoun
a thick and heavy shoe
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
comediannounUS /kəˈmiːdiən/
a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
ConquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
DLXXV
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DLXXV.--THE HOPEFUL PUPIL.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
HOPEFULadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading DLXXV.--THE HOPEFUL PUPIL.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
Marlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
not any; not one
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
the local environment
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
participate in games or sport
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
PUPILnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading DLXXV.--THE HOPEFUL PUPIL.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
in the near future
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
StoopsnounUS /stuːps/
plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DLXXV.--THE HOPEFUL PUPIL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As soon as _Marlow_ came off the stage, Goldsmith asked him the meaning of this, as it was by no means intended as an Irish character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN the comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was in rehearsal, Goldsmith took great pains to give the performers his ideas of their several parts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir," replied the comedian, "I spoke it as nearly as I could to the manner in which you instructed me, except that I did not give it quite so strong a _brogue_."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the first representation he was not a little displeased to hear the representative of _Young Marlow_ play it as an Irishman.
