1895
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From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
(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 I therefore gave up all conducting during the summer months.
in addition
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading I therefore gave up all conducting during the summer months.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
Damrosch
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From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I therefore gave up all conducting during the summer months.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I therefore gave up all conducting during the summer months.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
how
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From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
something that is lost
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I therefore gave up all conducting during the summer months.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
and nothing more
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
operasnounUS /ˈɑːprəz/
plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
routinier
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From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I therefore gave up all conducting during the summer months.
symphonynounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore gave up all conducting during the summer months.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I therefore gave up all conducting during the summer months.
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading This not only enabled me to maintain a beautifully trained orchestra for the Wagner operas, but also gave to my symphony performances a greater finish.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I ran a real danger, if I continued, of becoming nothing but a musical routinier, with an inevitable loss of the enthusiasm and freshness which is an absolute necessity for the interpreter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I founded the Damrosch Opera Company in 1895, and the harassing question of how to maintain my orchestra seemed solved, for, during the first year, my opera season lasted thirteen weeks and during the following three years, from twenty to thirty weeks each.
a late time of life
From this reading After several years of this work, however, the incessant daily concerts, coming after an arduous winter season, began to pall on my musical nerves.
