used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Francisco continued the happy and useful course of his life.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
Camillo
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From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Francisco continued the happy and useful course of his life.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Francisco continued the happy and useful course of his life.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
Francisco
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From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
a man of refinement
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Francisco continued the happy and useful course of his life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Francisco continued the happy and useful course of his life.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Francisco continued the happy and useful course of his life.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Francisco continued the happy and useful course of his life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
Piedro
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From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
with speed
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
on the contrary
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
express in words
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
carry out
From this reading The English gentleman seemed to take a pride in our hero’s success and good conduct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
being of use or service
From this reading Francisco continued the happy and useful course of his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
at the time that
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
which person or people
From this reading He was not one of those patrons who think that they have done enough when they have given five guineas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE turn with pleasure from Piedro the Cunning to Francisco the Honest.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading By his unremitting perseverance, he improved himself rapidly under the instructions of his master and friend, Signor Camillo; his friend, we say, for the fair and open character of Francisco won, or rather earned, the friendship of this benevolent artist.
