used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
Adéonne
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From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
artistenoun
a public performer (a dancer or singer)
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
cavatina
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From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
comédienne
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From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
Eusebe
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From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading In his simplicity, the provincial thought that was sufficient.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading But his attendance at the rehearsals resulted in an entire change of the estimate he had formed.
express in words
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading In his simplicity, the provincial thought that was sufficient.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading He had heard Adéonne say, “I am learning my part;” “I am studying my principal cavatina.”
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In his simplicity, the provincial thought that was sufficient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The hearty applause of the public had confirmed him in this opinion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
vocalistnounUS /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/
a person who sings
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his simplicity, the provincial thought that was sufficient.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As Eusebe had seen Adéonne from the auditorium, he had thought that the world did not contain an _artiste_ more marvellously gifted as a vocalist and comédienne.
