used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
(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 Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
Ashden
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From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
Ashden's
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From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
a youthful male person
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
ConcertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
concert-goers
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From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
brought together in one place
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
only a very short time before
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
hear with intention
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
the force of workers available
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
and nothing more
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
on the contrary
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
dependable
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Philip played his best, and as usual, after the first bar or two, he forgot all about himself and his audience, and thought only of the music before him.
violincellist
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From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “He hardly looks as though he had strength enough to handle the bow through such a difficult selection as he has chosen to begin his programme with,” said a stout violincellist; “but we shall see.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
at the time that
From this reading She had gathered together three or four score of her particular friends, who belonged to the most critical musical set in London, and when Lord Ashden looked around the room and began to discern the character of the audience, he glanced rather anxiously at Philip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
which person or people
From this reading The Concert Philip’s manager had consented, although rather reluctantly, that the boy should play a night or two before the concert at the house of Lord Ashden’s friend, the duchess, who had shown him so much kindness upon his arrival in London.
belonging to which person
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Never before had he been so impressed with the boy’s extreme youth, and with his entire simplicity and unconsciousness, as he came modestly forward with his pretty air of being genuinely pleased by the sound of clapping hands which greeted him; and as he flashed upon the company one of his sunny smiles the women murmured, “What a little love!” and the men, many of them hardened concert-goers, drew up their chairs, prepared to listen with some curiosity to this fragile morsel of humanity, of whose wonderful playing they had heard such great things from their hostess.
