Chapter III

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

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

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

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

any thing at all

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

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

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

the conductor of a band

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

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From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

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

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

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From this reading I worked for him, borrowed my comrade’s clarionet and secured a position in the military band.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

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From this reading I worked for him, borrowed my comrade’s clarionet and secured a position in the military band.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

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

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

in or to another place

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

accept an excuse for

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

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

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

highest in quality

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

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

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

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

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I worked for him, borrowed my comrade’s clarionet and secured a position in the military band.

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

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

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

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

laborer who works in a mine

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

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

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I worked for him, borrowed my comrade’s clarionet and secured a position in the military band.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I worked for him, borrowed my comrade’s clarionet and secured a position in the military band.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

located far away spatially

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

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From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

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From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

plural of “royalty” — payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

an educational institution

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading I worked for him, borrowed my comrade’s clarionet and secured a position in the military band.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

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

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

required or under orders

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

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

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

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

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

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

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

by bad luck

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

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

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had every excuse for this, for, as elsewhere, bandsmen, indeed musicians in general, were supposed to be able to live on melody and royalties that might arrive in some remote future.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading He was a jolly customer, hard up but good-natured and humorous, a real American bandmaster of the old convivial school, kind at heart and fond of good whisky.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I worked for him, borrowed my comrade’s clarionet and secured a position in the military band.

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

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.

plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading United States Military Music—The Roger Williams Park—Indians—Rhode Island Scenery and Amusements—Yankees—Experiences—A Miner from California IN Providence I made friends with a military band conductor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading His greatest virtue was a commonplace one: he would always pay you back anything he borrowed, but unfortunately he was hard up and could not do so.