adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
ANDANTEnounUS /ɑːnˈdɑːnteɪ/
a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace)
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
blunderingverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
inattentionnounUS /ˌɪnəˈtentʃən/
lack of attention
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
nerved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
over-care
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was only roused by the burst of applause that succeeded the final chords.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
VARIATIONSnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
well-drilled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Throughout the whole of the opening movement, he was not rightly awake to what he was doing.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he struck the first notes of the ANDANTE WITH VARIATIONS, he nerved himself for an effort; but now, as if it were the result of his previous inattention, an odd uneasiness beset him; and his beginning to weigh each note as he played it, his fingers hesitated and grew less sure.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His fingers, like well-drilled soldiers, went automatically through their work, neither blundering nor forgetting; but the mind which should have controlled them was unable to concentrate itself: he heard himself play as though he were listening to some one else.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having failed, through over-care, in the rounding of a turn, he resolved to let things go as they would, and his thoughts wander at will.
