1854
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From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
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From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
adagionounUS /əˈdɑːʒioʊ/
(music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully)
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
allegronounUS /əˈleɡroʊ/
a brisk and lively tempo
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
in addition
From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
autographnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræf/
something written by one's own hand
From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading However, as a matter of course, we made up before parting.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
Erbprinz
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From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as a matter of course, we made up before parting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
JoachimnounUS /ˌjoʊˈɑːkɪm/
Hungarian violinist and composer (1831-1907)
From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, as a matter of course, we made up before parting.
maestoso
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From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading However, as a matter of course, we made up before parting.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
the act of departing politely
From this reading However, as a matter of course, we made up before parting.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
Raff
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From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
RubinsteinnounUS /ˈruːbɪnstiːn/
United States pianist (born in Poland) known for his interpretations of the music of Chopin (1886-1982)
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
Identical; not different.
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
in the near future
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
move hurridly
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading However, as a matter of course, we made up before parting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
WeimarnounUS /ˈvaɪmɑːr/
a German city near Leipzig; scene of the adoption in 1919 of the constitution of the Weimar Republic that lasted until 1933
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had previously written his musical autograph in the book, but now he added a kind thought to speed me on my way, namely: "That he may live well, work well, and soon return to Weimar music.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading An autograph written for me by Joachim Raff is also interesting.
a late time of life
From this reading The allegro maestoso of former years has changed to an adagio, and, as Rubinstein aptly writes, it is "not the same."
Zukunftsmusik
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From this reading On the night before I left Weimar, June 25, 1854, Raff and I had supper at the Erbprinz together, and as the evening wore on we somehow got into a heated discussion about _Zukunftsmusik_, taking opposite sides.
