adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
AndalusianounUS /ˌændəˈluːʒə/
a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
BOWnounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading THE WIZARD OF THE BOW.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
concert-hall
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From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
Endymion
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From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
FEELverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
heart-wholeadjective
with unconditional and enthusiastic devotion
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
Mendelssohn's
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From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
missverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WIZARD OF THE BOW.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
orchestraladjectiveUS /ɔːrˈkestrəl/
relating to or composed for an orchestra
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
OrpheusnounUS /ˈɔːrfiəs/
(Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
SymphonynounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIZARD OF THE BOW.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading For, be it understood by the critical elect, that the heart-whole appreciation of the million is by no means so "vulgar" as it is frequently considered,--it is the impulsive response of those who, not being bound hand and foot by any special fetters of thought or prejudice, express what they instinctively FEEL to be true.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The house was crowded to excess; numbers of people were standing, apparently willing to endure a whole afternoon's fatigue, rather than miss hearing the Orpheus of Andalusia,--the "Endymion out of Spain," as one of our latest and best poets has aptly called him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they entered the concert-hall, the orchestra had already begun the programme of the day with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
WIZARDnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading THE WIZARD OF THE BOW.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Only a languidly tolerant interest was shown in the orchestral performance,--the "Italian" Symphony is not a really great or suggestive work, and this is probably the reason why it so often fails to arouse popular enthusiasm.
