used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
AdequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
appraisedverbUS /əˈpreɪzd/
past form of “appraise” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
set up or found
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
NEGROnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
Negro's
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From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are other values not yet presented.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
many times at short intervals
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
and nothing more
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC
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From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
portrayalnounUS /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There are other values not yet presented.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
RECORDSnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading For example, the scientific study of the Negro’s musical ability has barely begun, but it promises much.
SINGERSnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are other values not yet presented.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
TYPESnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading TYPES OF PHONO-PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF NEGRO SINGERS We have referred often in these pages to the wealth of material found in the great variety and number of the Negro’s songs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have appraised the collections which have been published and those which are to come as valuable source material for the study of folk life and art and especially for their value in the portrayal of representative Negro life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Adequate analysis and presentation of these values will be possible only after a number of the other collections have been completed and comprehensive studies made.
but in spite of that
From this reading There are other values not yet presented.
