Chapter I

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

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

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From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

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

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

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

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

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

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

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

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

tried unsuccessfully

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in or to or toward a former location

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

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

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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the particular occupation for which you are trained

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a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

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overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

the principal dish of a meal

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

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

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

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ludicrously odd

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assets in the form of money

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

set up or found

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

the condition of bearing fruit

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a person of German nationality

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

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

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

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

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

in an inalienable manner

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

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

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

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From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

not any; not one

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

and nothing more

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

of or relating to or characteristic of opera

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

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

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

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to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

touched by rot or decay

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

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

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

from that place or that time

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

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

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So many fantastic tales have come to us of students' life abroad, of their temptations, trials, finances, successes and failures, that I have attempted to give here the true story of the preparation for an operatic career, and its fruition.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

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

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

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

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

in or at the place that

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Their arrogance tainted the town life as well, and here I first became acquainted with the pitiful attempt at swagger and brilliancy which often covered a state of grinding poverty, or the thwarted natural domestic instincts which were ruthlessly sacrificed to the "uniform"--the all-desirable entree to society, for which no price was too high to pay.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

belonging to which person

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I hope this book will be of interest not only to those whose goal is the operatic or concert stage, but to those to whom "human documents" appeal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My operatic experiences in Germany are inalienably associated with the lives of the people, particularly with the German officer class, viewed publicly and privately; in fact in the town where I was first engaged, Metz, I found they were as vital a part of the Opera house life as the singers themselves.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading My road leads from New York to Paris, to Germany and thence to London, and back to the Metropolitan Opera House.