used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
artistes
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From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
Bordoni
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From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
Cleophila
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From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
composernounUS /kəmˈpoʊzər/
someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
Cuzzoni
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From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
donnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
fairy-like
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From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
Faustina
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From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
Hasse
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From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
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From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
Johanet
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From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hasse, could forget him.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
numberlessadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
operasnounUS /ˈɑːprəz/
plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
orientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
in or at that place or location
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the preceding events were taking place in the castle, preparations were in progress at the opera for the performance of 'Cleophila.'
which person or people
From this reading The marriage had been broken the next day by command of the King, who sent the musician to Italy to study there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The splendour with which the operas were put upon the stage, a hundred horses and camels appearing with numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate machinery, combined to attract as large an audience as did the charming voice of Signora Faustina Bordoni.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Faustina, the first singer of those times, famous for her victory over the equally famous Cuzzoni, was prima donna in the full meaning of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
