used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
in addition
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
Andre
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From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
Annibal
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From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
Augustus's
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From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
the two together, not just one
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
divisible by two
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
Faustina's
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From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
Gotzel
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From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
highest in quality
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
Hasse
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From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
ItaliansnounUS /ˌɪˈtæljənz/
plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
not any; not one
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
orchestrasnounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrəz/
plural of “orchestra” — a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
by chance
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
SaxonynounUS /ˈsæksəni/
an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
Schltze
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From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
a male human offspring
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
Strong's
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From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The court orchestra under the famous Hasse, Faustina's husband in name, was composed of fifty members; besides this there was also a Polish orchestra for chamber music, conducted by Schltze, which consisted of seventeen members.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the greatest enjoyments of the court of Saxony during the reign of both Augustus's was the opera, one of the best of those times in Europe and in some respect perhaps even superior to the most famous theatres and orchestras.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
which person or people
From this reading Excellent as was the selection of singers in Augustus the Strong's times, the opera was in no way inferior during the reign of his son, who was also fond of music.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading While listening to the music he was exempt from talking, which he disliked, and permitted to plunge into reverie, in which he spent almost his whole life.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The French singers of the King, at the head of whom was Louis Andre, numbered about twenty and with them from time to time sang Germans, such as the tenor Gotzel, and Italians such as Annibal.
