personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
Albrechtsberger
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From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
BeethovennounUS /ˈbeɪtoʊvən/
German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
BonnnounUS /bɑːn/
a city in western Germany on the Rhine River; was the capital of West Germany between 1949 and 1989
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
composernounUS /kəmˈpoʊzər/
someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
Constance's
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From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
a boy or man
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
MozartnounUS /ˈmoʊzɑːrt/
prolific Austrian composer and child prodigy; master of the classical style in all its forms of his time (1756-1791)
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
in the near future
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “This is my Constance,” he continued; “and these are my boys; this little fellow is but three months old”--and throwing his arm round Constance’s neck, he stooped and kissed the smiling infant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
von
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From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
accept gladly
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
in or at the place that
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
which person or people
From this reading “Herr von Beethoven from Bonn,” said Albrechtsberger, presenting his friend; “an excellent composer and skilful musician, who is desirous of making your acquaintance.”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are heartily welcome, both of you, and I shall expect you to remain and dine with me to day,” said Mozart; and taking Louis by the hand he led him to the window where his wife sat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His face soon brightened up; he greeted Albrechtsberger cordially, and looked inquiringly on his young companion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I would not give much for your ideas,” muttered the master; and he turned to receive his new visitors.
