used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The concert had been a revelation to her.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The concert had been a revelation to her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
BELLVIEU
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From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
Betty's
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From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading The concert had been a revelation to her.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
without stop or interruption
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
deep-rootedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
Deichenberg
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From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
Dorothy
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From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
else
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From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
divisible by two
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
a young female
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
in a gradual manner
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The concert had been a revelation to her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
a unit of instruction
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
not any; not one
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
and nothing more
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
with speed
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The concert had been a revelation to her.
roarsnounUS /rɔːrz/
plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
not in physical motion
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
carry out
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
techniquenounUS /tekˈniːk/
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
a special situation
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aunt Betty's deep-rooted prejudice against a stage career was the only thing that served to mar the girl's pleasure, and even this caused no great unhappiness, for Aunt Betty's refusal to allow Dorothy to play professional engagements took the form only of feeble protests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the first time in her life she had stood before a great assemblage and heard the roars of applause which her playing aroused, and it had given her confidence as nothing else could.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU The fall days slipped rapidly by, and still Dorothy continued to take instruction from Herr Deichenberg, improving her technique with each lesson under the old music master's careful guidance.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading This led the girl to hope her relative might gradually be won over.
