used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better programmes he had listened to, more perfectly rendered.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
Cary
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From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
culminatingverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
a young female
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
immediately past
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Better programmes he had listened to, more perfectly rendered.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Better programmes he had listened to, more perfectly rendered.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Better programmes he had listened to, more perfectly rendered.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
programmes
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From this reading Better programmes he had listened to, more perfectly rendered.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Better programmes he had listened to, more perfectly rendered.
responsiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
semi-darkness
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From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
confined on all sides
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
possessing sweep
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
tentativelyadverbUS /ˈtentətɪvli/
in a tentative manner
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Coming out of the concert hall after the last, culminating burst of harmony, Cary Scott drew a deep breath of the night air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lover and connoisseur of music though he had always been, never in his recollection had it so penetrated his being as now.
TimidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Better programmes he had listened to, more perfectly rendered.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
yearnedverbUS /jɜːrnd/
past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Timidly, tentatively at first, then more boldly as the ardent influences took hold upon her, Pat had yearned to him in the semi-darkness which surrounded them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the companionship of the intensely responsive young girl, her superb and poignant vitality concentrated upon the great waves of sensation which had swept over their spirits, interpreted the numbers for him in a new measure.
