adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
Appenzelder
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From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
esnounUS /es/
a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
Granvelle
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From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
how
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From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
motetnoun
an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
pulchra
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From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
sopranonounUS /səˈprɑːnoʊ/
a female singer
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shortly after sunset Appenzelder received the order to have the boy choir sing before the Emperor.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
Tu
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From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
undutifuladjective
lacking due respect or dutifulness
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In fact, he, too, regarded it as medicine, and hoped especially for a favourable effect from the exquisite soprano voice in the motet "Tu pulchra es."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the noon hour, which the monarch had spent alone, thoughts so sad, bordering upon melancholy, had visited him, although for several hours he had been free from pain, that he relinquished his resentful intention of showing his undutiful sister how little he cared for her surprise and how slight was his desire to enjoy music.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He still had some things to look over with Granvelle, but the orchestra and the boy choir must be ready by ten o'clock.
Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would it not have been foolish to bear this intolerable, alarming mood until the midnight meal?
