1908
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From this reading January, 1908, saw me on my native heath in Boston.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
(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 Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
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 Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading The conservative Hub did not deserve such an appellation in the case of my welcome.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
bassonounUS /ˈbæsoʊ/
an adult male singer with the lowest voice
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
Boris
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From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading January, 1908, saw me on my native heath in Boston.
ButterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The conservative Hub did not deserve such an appellation in the case of my welcome.
Chaliapine
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From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading The conservative Hub did not deserve such an appellation in the case of my welcome.
creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “creation” — the human act of creating
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading The conservative Hub did not deserve such an appellation in the case of my welcome.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The conservative Hub did not deserve such an appellation in the case of my welcome.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
FaustnounUS /faʊst/
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading January, 1908, saw me on my native heath in Boston.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
HubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading The conservative Hub did not deserve such an appellation in the case of my welcome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
Ivan
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From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading January, 1908, saw me on my native heath in Boston.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading January, 1908, saw me on my native heath in Boston.
Mefistofele
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From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
MISUNDERSTANDINGSnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading January, 1908, saw me on my native heath in Boston.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The conservative Hub did not deserve such an appellation in the case of my welcome.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading January, 1908, saw me on my native heath in Boston.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
Pagliacci
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From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
resounded
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From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
cut with a saw
From this reading January, 1908, saw me on my native heath in Boston.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I sang four performances in six days--"Faust," "Madame Butterfly," "Elizabeth," "Pagliacci"--and the reception was a tornado of enthusiasm, to which the historic walls of the old Boston Theater resounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
accept gladly
From this reading The conservative Hub did not deserve such an appellation in the case of my welcome.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS My second Metropolitan season opened pleasantly with a neat little success in the comparatively small role of Marguerite in "Mefistofele," which was produced for the benefit of Chaliapine, the great Russian basso.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Unfortunately, owing to his dissatisfaction and disappointment at musical matters in general, nothing would induce him to return to America, and we thereby lost an artist unique in all he attempted and unparalleled in some of his typical Russian creations, such as "Boris" and "Ivan the Terrible."
