Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

in addition

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

the two together, not just one

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

make right or correct

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

someone who plays a drum

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

the act of playing drums

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

set up or found

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

assemble or get together

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

plural of “instrumentalist” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

small in range or scope

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

make reference to

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

occurring from time to time

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

plural of “orchestra” — a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading We have an occasional mention of a theatre orchestra, as, for instance, when the Phenomenon was performing at Portsmouth (_N.N._):

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

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From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

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From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

plural of “violin” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sad to relate, the drummer was not quite sober, an unfortunate state of things, certainly, but not always confined to the drumming fraternity, since in the account of the Party at Minerva House (_S.B.T._) we read that amongst the numerous arrivals were 'the pianoforte player and the violins: the harp in a state of intoxication.'

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We gather from Leech's picture that other instrumentalists were also present.

at the time that

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Some of them are of a kind not found in modern works on instrumentation, as, for instance, at the party at Trotty Veck's (_Ch._) when a 'band of music' burst into the good man's room, consisting of a drum, marrow-bones and cleavers, and bells, 'not _the_ bells but a portable collection on a frame.'

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, HARP, PIANO Dickens' orchestras are limited, both in resources and in the number of performers; in fact, it would be more correct to call them combinations of instruments.