AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
Barbiere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
contraltonoun
a woman singer having a contralto voice
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
faggedadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
Grisi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
IlnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
Ina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
inaccuracynounUS /ˌɪˈnækjərəsi/
the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
Klosking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
rehearseverbUS /riˈhɜːrs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
Rosina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A royal personage had commanded “Il Barbiere,” the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key.
transposedadjectiveUS /trænˈspoʊzd/
turned about in order or relation
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite unconscious of the impending visit.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ina, who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
