Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

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

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

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

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

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

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

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From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

causing dejection

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

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From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

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

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

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

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

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

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

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

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

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

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

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From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

and nothing more

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

come together

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

not any; not one

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

on the contrary

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

a message that helps you remember something

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

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From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading I remember that I played my own accompaniment and sang rather indifferently; the inspiring "mood" was not to be commanded.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

deliver by singing

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

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

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

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

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

in a vivid manner

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

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

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

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

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

in or at the place that

From this reading Just how I met him I cannot recall, but he had personal acquaintance with many of the artists, both here and abroad; and so one rainy morning (dismal weather always seemed to accompany such ventures) my mother and I, escorted by Professor Cola, descended at the Parker House where the de Reszke brothers, Jean and Edouard, were stopping.

which person or people

From this reading I had the opportunity to sing for him through Jehangier Cola, a Hindu professor who at the time was interesting Boston society with his Oriental teachings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Music lovers of America need no reminder of his tremendous vogue as a man and his wonderful career as an artist.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD My meeting with Jean de Reszke is stamped vividly in my memory, since he was the first personage from that beautiful dream world of opera that it was my privilege to meet.