Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

in addition

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

not functioning properly

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

any thing at all

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

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From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

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From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

conformity or harmony

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

the principal theme in a speech or literary work

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

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From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

skillful after much practice

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

a medieval oboe

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

deliver by singing

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

in the near future

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

not in physical motion

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

in or at that place or location

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

up to a particular time

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They also helped in keeping order, for as soon as the lads learned anything by heart, they wanted to begin singing as soon as Vinzi had given the keynote on his shawm and did not like to be restrained.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

look attentively

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

during the time that

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.

which person or people

From this reading STILL MORE MUSIC AND now each morning there was a song rehearsal on the pasture, for Vinzi had organized a choir among the boys who had good voices.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Jos and Vereli understood this was not according to Vinzi's wishes, and often had much ado to keep the noisy singers quiet until their time came.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Vinzi had long known that Jos and Vereli had the best voices, and he chose them as leaders of his choir, Jos of the high voices, Vereli of the low, and they did their work capitally.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Some of them could not sing, and others would not, but that was not amiss for some had to watch the herd while the rest practised.