used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
aggregatenounUS /ˈæɡrəɡət/
the whole amount
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
in the past
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
(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 Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
batonnounUS /bəˈtɑːn/
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
a youthful male person
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
cannot
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From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
Carl
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From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
compatriotnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriət/
a person from your own country
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
Germania
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From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
HamburgernounUS /ˈhæmbərɡər/
a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
how
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From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
IndividualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
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 There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
Ole
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From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
OrchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
petiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
Schultze
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From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading In the aggregate of sound you cannot hear a tone from his violin, and yet you know from his manner that the old Scandinavian is playing as he never played before.
violinistsnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪnəsts/
plural of “violinist” — a musician who plays the violin
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
which person or people
From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
belonging to which person
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
wieldingverbUS /ˈwiːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading There is Carl Rosa, the _petite_ Hamburger, a boy among them in appearance, wielding his bow with the general enthusiasm of the occasion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
a late time of life
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
but in spite of that
From this reading Individuals count but little in this vast assemblage of singers and players, and yet there are notable people there whose superb solo singing and playing have been familiar to the public in concert rooms and opera for years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Look among the first violinists and you will see Ole Bull, prince of them all, fired with the spirit of the occasion.
Zerrahn
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From this reading There is Schultze, who, years ago--how many leaves have fallen since then--stood at the head of the first violinists in the old Germania Orchestra, and distracted the ladies with the fine tinge of his cheeks and his "Sounds from Home;" and Zerrahn, who stood opposite him in that same organization, playing the flute, is now wielding the baton for his old compatriot.
