used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
make right or correct
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
count's
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From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
Dr
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From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
Leila
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From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
Linnie
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From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
penny-wiseadjective
thrifty in small matters only
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
pound-foolishadjective
unwise in dealing with large sums
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
an educational institution
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
sopranonounUS /səˈprɑːnoʊ/
a female singer
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She pretended to be very indifferent to the applause that followed, but secretly was much flattered.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her cold, correct soprano voice was heard very distinctly throughout the great auditorium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the count’s speech, there was a quartette performed by pupils of the school, and a solo by Leila, Linnie playing the accompaniment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
at the time that
From this reading The audience were in a joyous humor when he ended, and called loudly for their great pet at public meetings, Dr. Forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Stevens followed with a very neat practical speech on the subject of what he called penny-wise and pound-foolish investments of capital, and several times “brought down the house” by his quaint way of turning sentences.
