used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Isaacson looked at the long outline, and listened.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Isaacson looked at the long outline, and listened.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in a moment he listened more closely; he moved a step nearer.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading But in a moment he listened more closely; he moved a step nearer.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
communicated in words
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in a moment he listened more closely; he moved a step nearer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
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From this reading Isaacson looked at the long outline, and listened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Isaacson looked at the long outline, and listened.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Isaacson looked at the long outline, and listened.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Isaacson looked at the long outline, and listened.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
Mohammedanismnoun
the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
a particular point in time
From this reading But in a moment he listened more closely; he moved a step nearer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in a moment he listened more closely; he moved a step nearer.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But in a moment he listened more closely; he moved a step nearer.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But in a moment he listened more closely; he moved a step nearer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Isaacson looked at the long outline, and listened.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But in a moment he listened more closely; he moved a step nearer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Isaacson looked at the long outline, and listened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This music of Europe seemed out of place, like a nothing masquerading beneath the stars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was full of that other music, the cry of Mohammedanism in the African night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was searching in his memory, was asking himself what that music expressed, what it meant to him.
