used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
ach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
Beethoven'snounUS /ˈbeɪtoʊvənz/
possessive form of “beethoven” — German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
Bianci
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
without doubt or question
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
dasnounUS /dæs/
any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
du
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How everything helps everything else in music!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading How everything helps everything else in music!
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
Gott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading How everything helps everything else in music!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How everything helps everything else in music!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How everything helps everything else in music!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
Kennst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading How everything helps everything else in music!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
absolutely essential
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
nuancesnounUS /ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/
plural of “nuance” — a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
and nothing more
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
pronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Poor Frau Bianci is in a terrible state over my pronunciation of German.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
two times
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I managed to get Beethoven's "_Kennst du das Land?_" to suit her, but only after much toil for both of us.
at the time that
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will go in speaking," she says, "but, _ach Gott!_ must be much finer for singing!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The orchestra reveals its nuances twice as clearly when one is familiar with the actual material of a work, and then in composition it is absolutely necessary to have a broad field of literature from which to draw models and examples.
