used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
Abysmnoun
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
brought into existence
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
expandingverbUS /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
fortnightlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪtli/
occurring every two weeks
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
jocularly
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From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
absolutely essential
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
pessimistnounUS /ˈpesəməst/
a person who expects the worst
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
Pobloff
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From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
prodigiouslyadverbUS /proʊˈdɪdʒɪsli/
to a prodigious degree
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
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 In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
symphonicadjectiveUS /sɪmˈfɑːnɪk/
relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
symphonynounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In addition to the fortnightly symphony concerts and their necessary rehearsals, he did nothing but compose and dream of new spaces to conquer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was a Czar over his orchestra, and though a fat, good-humored man, had a singularly nasty temper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Born a true pessimist, often was bored to the extreme by existence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Convinced that in music lay the solution of this particular mathematical problem, he had been working for over a year on a symphonic poem which he jocularly christened "The Abysm."
zenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Pobloff ate five meals a day, and sometimes expanding his chest to its utmost and extending his arms to the zenith, yawned prodigiously.
