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From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
Burlington'snounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “burlington” — the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
Chappell
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From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
cohesionnounUS /koʊˈhiːʒən/
the state of cohering or sticking together
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
ConcertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
CRESCENDOnounUS /krɪˈʃendoʊ/
(music) a gradual increase in loudness
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
EmporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
hoardings
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From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
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 CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
possessing sweep
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
carry out
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
teensnounUS /tiːnz/
the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rest of the programme was not quite the same as the rough draft that George had sent her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRESCENDO § 1 LONG hours she practised on the Chappell grand in the room over Burlington’s Music Emporium.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Concert Study in A flat began to take shape and cohesion.
twentiesnounUS /ˈtwentiz/
the time of life between 20 and 30
From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
Upton
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From this reading April swept out of its teens into its twenties, and posters appeared on the hoardings outside the Upton Rising Public Hall announcing a “Grand Evening Concert.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her name was in small blue type immediately above the ticket prices.
