used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I will tell you a curious tale of that also," said the man.
in the past
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
in addition
From this reading "I will tell you a curious tale of that also," said the man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
being joined in close association
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I will tell you a curious tale of that also," said the man.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I should like to hear somewhat more of this."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should like to hear somewhat more of this."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
Inglesant
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From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like to hear somewhat more of this."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I will tell you a curious tale of that also," said the man.
the force of workers available
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I should like to hear somewhat more of this."
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like to hear somewhat more of this."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I should like to hear somewhat more of this."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE VIELLE-PLAYER’S STORY.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I will tell you a curious tale of that also," said the man.
express in words
From this reading "I will tell you a curious tale of that also," said the man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I should like to hear somewhat more of this."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should like to hear somewhat more of this."
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
VIELLE-PLAYER'S
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From this reading THE VIELLE-PLAYER’S STORY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
which person or people
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will tell you a curious tale of that also," said the man.
a late time of life
From this reading "Some twenty-five years ago there lived in Rome two friends, who were both musicians, and greatly attached to each other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You spoke but now," said Inglesant, "of the power that music has over the passions of men.
