Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “It had to be done,” said Priscilla firmly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “It had to be done,” said Priscilla firmly.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

a notable achievement

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

with resolute determination

From this reading “It had to be done,” said Priscilla firmly.

a person of French nationality

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading I wonder why it is that so many girls simply worship a tenor.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

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From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

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 I wonder why it is that so many girls simply worship a tenor.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It had to be done,” said Priscilla firmly.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

and nothing more

From this reading I wonder why it is that so many girls simply worship a tenor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I wonder why it is that so many girls simply worship a tenor.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

any abnormal position of the organs of the body

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

being four more than twenty

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course Priscilla confessed to her friend Rosa by what means she had encompassed the downfall of Mr. Kelton.

which person or people

From this reading “How could I stand by and hear that conceited man--but there was a clever man--a Frenchman of course--who said ‘a tenor is not a man but a disease.’

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I wonder why it is that so many girls simply worship a tenor.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading I wonder why it is that so many girls simply worship a tenor.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Rosa was not much of a musician, and it seemed to her quite wonderful that any one could perform such a feat as the transposition of a song within the space of twenty-four hours, and then not shrink from playing the modulated version from memory.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading I wonder why it is that so many girls simply worship a tenor.