Chapter XVIII

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

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

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

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

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We gave "Koenigskinder" the first year it was brought out in Germany.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

a woman singer having a contralto voice

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

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From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We gave "Koenigskinder" the first year it was brought out in Germany.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

set up or found

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

a gay feeling

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We gave "Koenigskinder" the first year it was brought out in Germany.

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

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

From this reading We gave "Koenigskinder" the first year it was brought out in Germany.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

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

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

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From this reading We gave "Koenigskinder" the first year it was brought out in Germany.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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 We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

occurring from time to time

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

a short amusing opera

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We gave "Koenigskinder" the first year it was brought out in Germany.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

participate in games or sport

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

precisely, exactly

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

not often

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

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

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

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

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

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

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

any of various female water spirits

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

the act of using

From this reading They found they could use me for smart ladies in such things as "Dollar Prinzessin," and I greatly enjoyed the dancing and gaiety of those performances.

precisely as stated

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

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

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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

From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading GEESE AND GUESTS I was on the whole very happy in Darmstadt.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading All the leading contralto work came to me by right, and it was brightened by an occasional role in operetta.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading We gave "Koenigskinder" the first year it was brought out in Germany.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.

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From this reading We had many operas in the repertoire that are seldom or never heard of in this country, "Evangelimann," "Hans Heiling," "Sieben Schwaben," all the Lortzings, "Undine," "Wildschuetz," "Zar und Zimmermann," "Weisse Dame," etc. Such things as "Fra Diavolo," and "Lustige Weiber," were always delightful to play.