used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
in addition
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
BabelnounUS /ˈbæbəl/
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
From this reading A new opera, by BALFE, is spoken of; subject, the Tower of Babel.
BALFE
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From this reading A new opera, by BALFE, is spoken of; subject, the Tower of Babel.
balletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A new opera, by BALFE, is spoken of; subject, the Tower of Babel.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
expostulateverb
reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
Fenians
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From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
GERMANYnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
come to pass
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
Hindoostanee
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From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
JANAUSCHEK
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From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new opera, by BALFE, is spoken of; subject, the Tower of Babel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A new opera, by BALFE, is spoken of; subject, the Tower of Babel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
phonographically
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From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
participate in games or sport
From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
deliver by singing
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A new opera, by BALFE, is spoken of; subject, the Tower of Babel.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A new opera, by BALFE, is spoken of; subject, the Tower of Babel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading A new opera, by BALFE, is spoken of; subject, the Tower of Babel.
troupenounUS /truːp/
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
From this reading Also that a ballet corps is coming over to dance in Spanish, and an opera troupe, to sing phonographically, in Hindoostanee.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From GERMANY, we learn that JANAUSCHEK is coming to London to play in English.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is said that the Queen is studying Dutch as an amusement; which may be very convenient on the way; she can expostulate with them better in Dutch than in Irish.
