1903
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From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
26
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From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
highly skilled
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
CARLO
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From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
composernounUS /kəmˈpoʊzər/
someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
recognizable; marked
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
at a previous time
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
set up or found
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
Greenough
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From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
Hegermann-Lindencrone
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From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
LillienounUS /ˈlɪli/
British actress (born in Canada) (1898-1989)
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
something that is lost
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
Manon
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From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
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 It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
MassenetnounUS /ˈmæsənet/
French composer best remembered for his pop operas (1842-1912)
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
Massenet'snounUS /ˈmæsənets/
possessive form of “massenet” — French composer best remembered for his pop operas (1842-1912)
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
come together
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
MONTEnounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
rolesnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “role” — the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
Sanderson
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From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
STOCKHOLMnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊlm/
the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
Sybil
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From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I determined to meet Massenet, if possible, in order to get all possible suggestions for the role.
TOURnounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading ON TOUR: MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM In discussing the plans for my third season at the Berlin Opera, it had been decided that I should create Massenet's "Manon."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
in or at the place that
From this reading I went to Paris, and on May 26, 1903, I called on the composer at his suburban home near the French capital, where I found him in tears.
which person or people
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This was accomplished through the Baroness de Hegermann-Lindencrone, formerly Lillie Greenough, of Boston, who was the wife of the Danish Ambassador to Berlin.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It was the day after the funeral of Sybil Sanderson, the American singer who had won such success abroad, and Massenet wept at the loss of such a delightful artist and friend, who had created so many of his roles.
