used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
in addition
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
BrahmsnounUS /brɑːmz/
German composer who developed the romantic style of both lyrical and classical music (1833-1897)
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
contagiousadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
continuitynounUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
uninterrupted connection or union
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
CreolenounUS /ˈkriːoʊl/
a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
Cultusnoun
a system of religious beliefs and rituals
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
DancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
duetsnounUS /duːˈets/
plural of “duet” — two items of the same kind
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
else
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From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
any strong feeling
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
harmonizeverbUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪz/
go together
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
Henri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
Krantz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
overturenounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃər/
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
RacialadjectiveUS /ˈreɪʃəl/
of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
on the contrary
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
Semple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
temponounUS /ˈtempoʊ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Herr Krantz then favored the company with some German songs; he appreciated the value of continuity, yet did not ignore the power of contrast.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The music commenced, and Mrs. Cultus waited for the stunts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herr Krantz was an artist; his first song in rather quick tempo with a dramatic climax, his second full of suppressed emotion; each most artistic in effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Henri Semple opened with some of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, charmingly vivacious and contagious, also played in some duets with the Doctor on Creole and Florida negro themes.
but in spite of that
From this reading Racial and national dance music seemed not a bad overture to harmonize with the gay spirits already in vogue, yet lead on to something else.
